Akron is a town located in Fulton County Indiana. Akron has a 2024 population of 1,109. Akron is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -1.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,124 in 2020.
The average household income in Akron is $72,384 with a poverty rate of 15.44%. The median age in Akron is 34.5 years: 39 years for males, and 34 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Akron was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 723 | 68.08% |
| Other race | 223 | 21% |
| Two or more races | 112 | 10.55% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.38% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 339 | 3.13 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Married | 204 | 3.19 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Non Family | 60 | 1.05 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Female | 56 | 4.38 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
| Male | 19 | 5.47 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
3.42
Average Family Size
3.13
Average Household Size
72.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 119 | 18.86% |
| Associates Degree | 28 | 4.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 44 | 6.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 3.96% |
| High School Graduate | 265 | 42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 5.39% |
| Some College | 116 | 18.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 428 | 382 | 60 |
| Hispanic | 203 | 96 | 9 |
| Other Race | 119 | 59 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 17 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.25%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,938 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,107 | $72,500 | $52,917 |
| High School Graduate | $30,694 | $38,583 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,694 | $54,063 | $24,375 |
| Overall | $35,526 | $46,313 | $25,481 |
| Some College | $34,773 | $51,250 | $31,250 |
$35,526
Average Earnings
$46,313
Average Male
$25,481
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.31% of Akron residents speak only English, while 31.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 669 | 84 | 12.56% |
| Hispanic | 353 | 80 | 22.66% |
| Other | 223 | 58 | 26.01% |
15.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.81%
Male Poverty Rate
16.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Akron is Other, with 26.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Akron is White, with 12.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.04% |
| High School | 10.57% |
| Some College | 5.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Male Employed | 9.33% |
| Female Employed | 7.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,681 | $72,501 |
| Households | $58,958 | $72,384 |
| Married Families | $70,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $45,920 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
52.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
36
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Korea | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 6.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.74%
Born in Akron
85.78%
Native Born
14.22%
Foreign Born
10.45%
Non Citizen
3.77%
Naturalized
85.78% of Akron residents were born in the United States, with 68.74% having been born in Indiana. 10.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,090 | -4 | -0.37% |
| 2028 | 1,094 | -4 | -0.36% |
| 2027 | 1,098 | -3 | -0.27% |
| 2026 | 1,101 | -4 | -0.36% |
| 2025 | 1,105 | -4 | -0.36% |
| 2024 | 1,109 | -4 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 1,113 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 1,115 | -5 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 1,120 | -4 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 1,124 | 21 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 1,103 | -6 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 1,109 | 5 | 0.45% |
| 2017 | 1,104 | -8 | -0.72% |
| 2016 | 1,112 | -11 | -0.98% |
| 2015 | 1,123 | -11 | -0.97% |
| 2014 | 1,134 | 4 | 0.35% |
| 2013 | 1,130 | -13 | -1.14% |
| 2012 | 1,143 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 1,146 | -7 | -0.61% |
| 2010 | 1,153 | 0 | 0% |