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Akron

Alabama · 356 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 $28,804. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 165 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $56,700. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
356
−32%since 2000
from 521 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
519 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 759 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+30%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1952863774675581990201020202024Akron
2024243
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,804
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,691
+25%since 2000
from $10,929 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing10.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,700
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$506
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
38.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+37%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic12.9%(46)
Black86.5%(308)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(15)
Diversity Score36.4%(129)
Diversity Score
36
−8%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.5 min
+56%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.9%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
Female
62.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akron, Alabama?

Akron, Alabama has about 356 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Akron, Alabama?

The typical household in Akron, Alabama earns about $28,804 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 $56,700, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Akron, Alabama?

About 11.7% 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 28.7% 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 172 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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