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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Akron

Alabama · 528 residents · 0.686 sq mi
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Akron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $9,405. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $22,500. The poverty rate of 42.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

528
+1%vs 2000
vs 521 in 2000
1990 – 2025
770 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 759 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.7
+16%vs 2000
vs 32.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1952863774675581990201020202024Akron
2024243
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$9,405
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $19,875 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,557
−40%vs 2000
vs $10,929 in 2000
US average: $14,340
42.2%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$22,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$156
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $302 in 2000
US average: $450
82.0%
+12.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.1% in 2000
18.0% rent
2.4
+66%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic26.3%(139)
Black73.7%(389)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.5%(256)
48
+23%vs 2000
vs 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
40.4%
−25.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.6%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.5 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Akron, Alabama?

Akron, Alabama has about 528 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Akron, Alabama?

The typical household in Akron, Alabama earns about $9,405 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 $22,500, and the typical rent is about $156 a month.

How educated are people in Akron, Alabama?

About 5.4% 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 42.2% of people in Akron, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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