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Akron

Iowa · 1,486 residents · 1.232 sq mi
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Akron has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,369. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,900.

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%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,486
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,489 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,206 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Akron
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,369
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,788
+6%since 2000
from $18,631 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$455
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−12%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,473)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,446)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score3.2%(48)
Diversity Score
3
+112%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akron, Iowa?

Akron, Iowa has about 1,486 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Akron, Iowa?

The typical household in Akron, Iowa earns about $41,369 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 $87,900, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Akron, Iowa?

About 12.5% 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 9.3% 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 14 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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