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Akron

Alabama · 236 residents (2025 est.) · 0.686 sq mi
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Akron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,107. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 278 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,000. Households here earn about 47% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
243
−53%since 2000
from 521 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
354 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 759 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
+22%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:236 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1952863774675581990201020202024Akron
2024243
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,107
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,986
+92%since 2000
from $10,929 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
−24%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade44.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,000
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+30.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
46.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.3
+57%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(92)
Black80.4%(419)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.6%(206)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.1%(44)
Black67.1%(163)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.8%(36)
Diversity Score61.9%(150)
Diversity Score
62
+56%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.2 min
+59%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2011
from 45.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.6%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.4%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
Female
41.6%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
−19.1 ptssince 2012
from 33.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.8%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.6%
+56.5 ptssince 2017
from 29.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akron, Alabama?

Akron, Alabama has about 243 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Akron, Alabama?

The typical household in Akron, Alabama earns about $34,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Akron, Alabama expensive?

In Akron, Alabama, the median home is worth about $77,000.

How educated are people in Akron, Alabama?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Akron, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Akron, Alabama?

About 14.0% of people in Akron, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Akron, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Akron, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 285 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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