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Akron

Alabama · 521 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 $19,875. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $28,600. The poverty rate of 40.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

521
−1%since 1990
from 528 in 1990
1990 – 2025
759 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 770 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.5
−14%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1952863774675581990201020202024Akron
2024243
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,875
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $9,405 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,929
+67%since 1990
from $6,557 in 1990
US average: $21,522
40.7%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 42.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$28,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$302
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $156 in 1990
US average: $602
69.1%
−12.9 ptssince 1990
from 82.0% in 1990
30.9% rent
1.4
−40%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic26.3%(139)
Black73.7%(389)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score48.5%(256)
2000
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(92)
Black80.4%(419)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score39.6%(206)
40
−18%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.1%
+25.7 ptssince 1990
from 40.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.6 min
−7%since 1990
from 28.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akron, Alabama?

Akron, Alabama has about 521 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Akron, Alabama?

The typical household in Akron, Alabama earns about $19,875 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 $28,600, and the typical rent is about $302 a month.

How educated are people in Akron, Alabama?

About 6.1% 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 40.7% 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 7 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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