Your Guide to Summit County, Ohio
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Quick answer: Summit County is one of Ohio’s 88 counties. Its county seat is Akron, it was established in 1840, and it has an estimated 538,376 residents as of 2025.
At a Glance
- County seat: Akron
- Established: Mar 3, 1840
- Formed from: Medina, Portage, and Stark Counties
- Named for: Its location at the highest elevation along the Ohio and Erie Canal
- Estimated population (2025): 538,376
- Total area: 419.38 sq mi
- FIPS code: 39153
About Summit County
Summit County is an urban county located in the northeast region of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 540,428, making it the fourth most populous county in Ohio. Its county seat and most populous city is Akron. The county was formed on March 3, 1840, from portions of Medina, Portage and Stark counties. It was named Summit County because the highest elevation on the Ohio and Erie Canal is in the county. Summit County is part of the Akron, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Cleveland Akron Canton, OH Combined Statistical Area.
Cities and Villages in Summit County
Cities
Akron †, Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls, Fairlawn, Green, Hudson, Macedonia, Munroe Falls, New Franklin, Norton, Reminderville, Stow, Tallmadge, Twinsburg
Villages
Boston Heights, Clinton, Lakemore, Mogadore, Northfield, Peninsula, Richfield, Silver Lake
Find Local Businesses in Summit County
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Background Checks, Process Serving and Private Investigations
Residents and employers in Summit County can get BCI and FBI LiveScan fingerprinting, FD-258 fingerprint cards, process serving and licensed private investigations from these Ohio providers:
- Ohio Security & Investigations, Youngstown: licensed private investigations and fingerprinting. Call (888) 341-6960 or visit ohioinvestigators.com.
- 10-8 Protective Services, Columbus: investigations, fingerprinting and process serving. Call (800) 949-8521 or visit 10-8protectiveservices.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the county seat of Summit County, Ohio?
Akron is the county seat of Summit County, Ohio.
When was Summit County established?
Summit County was established on Mar 3, 1840. It was formed from Medina, Portage, and Stark Counties.
Who or what is Summit County named for?
Summit County is named for Its location at the highest elevation along the Ohio and Erie Canal.
How many people live in Summit County, Ohio?
Summit County has an estimated population of 538,376 as of 2025.
What cities are in Summit County, Ohio?
Cities in Summit County include Akron †, Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls, Fairlawn, Green, Hudson, Macedonia, Munroe Falls and others.
Where can I find local businesses in Summit County?
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