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Akron

Iowa · 1,558 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 $49,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,558
+5%since 2000
from 1,489 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,265 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
−7%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Akron
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,167
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,085
+35%since 2000
from $18,631 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,435)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(15)
Diversity Score12.6%(196)
Diversity Score
13
+733%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
59.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akron, Iowa?

Akron, Iowa has about 1,558 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Akron, Iowa?

The typical household in Akron, Iowa earns about $49,167 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 $112,800, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Akron, Iowa?

About 16.2% 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 8.3% 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 86 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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