Akron is a city located in Plymouth County Iowa. Akron has a 2024 population of 1,539. Akron is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -0.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,550 in 2020.
The average household income in Akron is $70,758 with a poverty rate of 10.53%. The median age in Akron is 41.9 years: 37.8 years for males, and 45.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Akron was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,502 | 95.06% |
| Native American | 46 | 2.91% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 1.84% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 692 | 2.25 | 71 | 29 |
| Married | 292 | 3.02 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Non Family | 284 | 1.16 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Female | 88 | 2.95 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Male | 28 | 3.11 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
71.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34 | 3.11% |
| Associates Degree | 117 | 10.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 139 | 12.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 66 | 6.03% |
| High School Graduate | 441 | 40.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 3.84% |
| Some College | 256 | 23.38% |
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 | 1,007 | 957 | 175 |
| Native American | 36 | 36 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 35 | 9 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 80.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,833 | $79,545 | $33,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,056 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,083 | $39,844 | $32,574 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,063 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,250 | $53,009 | $34,961 |
| Some College | $53,250 | $59,038 | $48,333 |
$46,250
Average Earnings
$53,009
Average Male
$34,961
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.54% of Akron residents speak only English, while 0.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,441 | 149 | 10.34% |
| Multiple | 29 | 9 | 31.03% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 6 | 13.64% |
10.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.06%
Male Poverty Rate
10.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Akron is Multiple, with 31.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Akron is White, with 10.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.47% |
| High School | 10.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.34% |
| Some College | 2.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.3% |
| Female Employed | 4.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,750 | $86,586 |
| Households | $60,833 | $70,758 |
| Married Families | $88,304 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,000 | $42,343 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
111
Number of Veterans
109
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 37 |
| Vietnam | 30 |
| World War II | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 81 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 7.13% |
| Native American | 29 | 80.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
0.9%
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
72.91%
Born in Akron
99.62%
Native Born
0.38%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.38%
Naturalized
99.62% of Akron residents were born in the United States, with 72.91% having been born in Iowa. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,525 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2028 | 1,528 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 1,531 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2026 | 1,533 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 1,536 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 1,539 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 1,542 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 1,541 | -7 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 1,548 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 1,550 | 85 | 5.8% |
| 2019 | 1,465 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 1,468 | -11 | -0.74% |
| 2017 | 1,479 | -16 | -1.07% |
| 2016 | 1,495 | 12 | 0.81% |
| 2015 | 1,483 | -8 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 1,491 | -5 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 1,496 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 1,498 | -5 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 1,503 | -13 | -0.86% |
| 2010 | 1,516 | 0 | 0% |