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Akron

Michigan · 368 residents (2025 est.) · 0.942 sq mi
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Akron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,179. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 125 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $82,900. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
336
−27%since 2000
from 461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
357 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 489 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
+36%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:368 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2973423874314761990201020202024Akron
2024336
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,179
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,208 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,051
+93%since 2000
from $14,570 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
−14%since 2010
from 0.461 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,900
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$938
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+3%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(426)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.5%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(289)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(25)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other5.7%(19)
Diversity Score31.4%(106)
Diversity Score
31
+117%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
+51%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−15.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2012
from 19.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2017
from 64.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 4.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akron, Michigan?

Akron, Michigan has about 336 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Akron, Michigan?

The typical household in Akron, Michigan earns about $50,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Akron, Michigan expensive?

In Akron, Michigan, the median home is worth about $82,900, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in Akron, Michigan?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Akron, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Akron, Michigan?

About 27.6% of people in Akron, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Akron, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Akron, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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