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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Akron

Iowa · 1,489 residents · 1.232 sq mi
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Akron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,583. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $71,100. With a median age of 41.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,489
+1%since 1990
from 1,472 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,209 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,195 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.9
−6%since 1990
from 44.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Akron
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,583
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,521 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,631
+76%since 1990
from $10,580 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.2%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,100
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$391
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
73.0%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
27.0% rent
2.4
+26%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,472)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.3%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,473)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(23)
2
+346%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
+16.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−27%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Akron, Iowa?

Akron, Iowa has about 1,489 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Akron, Iowa?

The typical household in Akron, Iowa earns about $29,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Akron, Iowa expensive?

In Akron, Iowa, the median home is worth about $71,100, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Akron, Iowa?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Akron, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Akron, Iowa?

About 7.2% of people in Akron, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Akron, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Akron, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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