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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Akron

Pennsylvania · 4,046 residents · 1.227 sq mi
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Akron has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,407. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $112,200. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,046
+5%since 1990
from 3,869 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,297 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 3,153 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
+13%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Akron
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,407
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,973 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,983
+21%since 1990
from $16,553 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$112,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $89,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$604
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $484 in 1990
US average: $602
66.0%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 66.8% in 1990
34.0% rent
2.5
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(3,780)
Black0.9%(35)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(43)
Asian1.2%(47)
Diversity Score8.2%(319)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(3,857)
Black0.5%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(90)
Asian1.4%(56)
Diversity Score10.1%(410)
10
+23%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.9%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.6%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.1 min
−32%since 1990
from 17.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akron, Pennsylvania?

Akron, Pennsylvania has about 4,046 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Akron, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Akron, Pennsylvania earns about $45,407 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Akron, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Akron, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $112,200, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Akron, Pennsylvania?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Akron, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Akron, Pennsylvania?

About 4.6% of people in Akron, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Akron, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Akron, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 177 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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