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Akron

Alabama · 225 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 $25,156. Population has fallen 57% since 2000, a loss of 296 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $36,000. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
225
−57%since 2000
from 521 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
328 / sq mi
−57%since 2000
from 759 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+47%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1952863774675581990201020202024Akron
2024243
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,156
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,801
+45%since 2000
from $10,929 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
2.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.3%
−18.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance31.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical31.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
13.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.4%(19)
Black88.4%(199)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.7%(51)
Diversity Score
23
−43%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+42%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 45.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.9%
−59.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.7%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akron, Alabama?

Akron, Alabama has about 225 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Akron, Alabama?

The typical household in Akron, Alabama earns about $25,156 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 $36,000.

How educated are people in Akron, Alabama?

About 2.8% 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 22.3% 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 303 residents, a change of about -57 percent over that period.

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