Akron, AL

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Akron Overview

310
TOTAL POPULATION
171
MALE POPULATION
139
FEMALE POPULATION
123.02
MALES / 100 FEMALES
81.29
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.9
MEDIAN AGE
4.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$20,604
PER CAPITA INCOME
$62,813
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,929
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
145
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Akron Zip Codes

Akron Area Codes

Race in Akron

The most populous races in Akron are Black / African American (221 | 71.3%), White / Caucasian (59 | 19.0%), and Two or more Races (30 | 9.7%).
Race in Akron
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American22171.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian5919.0%
Two or more Races309.7%
Some other Race00.0%
Total310100.0%

Ancestry in Akron

The most populous ancestries reported in Akron are English (39 | 12.6%), Irish (30 | 9.7%), Dutch (8 | 2.6%), and American (1 | 0.3%), together accounting for 25.2% of all Akron residents.
Ancestry in Akron
Ancestry# Population% Population
American10.3%
Dutch82.6%
English3912.6%
Irish309.7%
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Immigrants in Akron

Immigrants in Akron
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Akron

Sex and Age in Akron

The most populous age groups in Akron are 15 to 19 Years (42 | 24.6%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (38 | 27.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Akron
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years29 (17.0%)8 (5.8%)
15 to 19 Years42 (24.6%)6 (4.3%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)38 (27.3%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years15 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years3 (1.8%)15 (10.8%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)17 (12.2%)
45 to 49 Years26 (15.2%)11 (7.9%)
50 to 54 Years18 (10.5%)11 (7.9%)
55 to 59 Years11 (6.4%)3 (2.2%)
60 to 64 Years14 (8.2%)13 (9.3%)
65 to 69 Years7 (4.1%)1 (0.7%)
70 to 74 Years1 (0.6%)10 (7.2%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.7%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over5 (2.9%)5 (3.6%)
Total171 (100.0%)139 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Akron

Median Family Size in Akron

The median family size in Akron is 4.82 persons per family, with single female/mother families (13 | 22.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 8.46 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (33 | 57.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.94 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Akron
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple33 (57.9%)2.94
Single Male/Father11 (19.3%)6.18
Single Female/Mother13 (22.8%)8.46
Total Families57 (100.0%)4.82

Median Household Size in Akron

The median household size in Akron is 3.60 persons per household, with single female/mother households (13 | 15.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 8.46 persons per household. non-family households (29 | 33.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Akron
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple33 (38.4%)2.97
Single Male/Father11 (12.8%)6.18
Single Female/Mother13 (15.1%)8.46
Non-family29 (33.7%)1.17
Total Households86 (100.0%)3.60

Household Size by Marriage Status in Akron

Out of a total of 86 households in Akron, 57 (66.3%) are family households, while 29 (33.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 23, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 24.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Akron
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-24 (27.9%)
2-Person Households23 (26.7%)5 (5.8%)
3-Person Households6 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households23 (26.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households5 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total57 (66.3%)29 (33.7%)

Female Fertility in Akron

Fertility by Age in Akron

Female Fertility by Age in Akron
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Akron

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Akron
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Akron

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Akron
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Akron

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Akron
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Akron

Income Overview in Akron

Per Capita Income in Akron is $20,604, while median incomes of families and households are $62,813 and $53,929 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income310$20,604
Median Family Income57$62,813
Mean Family Income57$75,921
Median Household Income86$53,929
Mean Household Income86$56,871
Income Deficit57$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3100.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)310100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3100.40

Earnings by Sex in Akron

Earnings by Sex in Akron
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male60 (42.2%)$54,318
Female82 (57.8%)$0
Total142 (100.0%)$23,667

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Akron

The most common earnings brackets in Akron are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (19 | 31.7%) and $5,000 to $7,499 for women (27 | 32.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Akron
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)15 (18.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)27 (32.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)17 (20.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)5 (6.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99915 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)1 (1.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9997 (11.7%)1 (1.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)15 (18.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99911 (18.3%)1 (1.2%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99919 (31.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+6 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total60 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Akron

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Akron
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$54,432$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$54,318$0

Family Income in Akron

Family Income Brackets in Akron

According to the Akron family income data, there are 37 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 64.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Akron
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999610.5%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,9993764.9%
$75,000 to $99,99958.8%
$100,000 to $149,99923.5%
$150,000 to $199,999610.5%
$200,000+11.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Akron

2-person families (24 | 42.1%) account for the highest median family income in Akron with $70,455 per family, while 2-person families (24 | 42.1%) have the highest median income of $35,228 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Akron
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families24 (42.1%)$70,455
3-Person Families5 (8.8%)$0
4-Person Families23 (40.4%)$0
5-Person Families5 (8.8%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total57 (100.0%)$62,813

Family Income by Number of Earners in Akron

Family Income by Number of Earners in Akron
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners10 (17.5%)$0
1 Earner16 (28.1%)$0
2 Earners26 (45.6%)$58,864
3+ Earners5 (8.8%)$0
Total57 (100.0%)$62,813

Household Income in Akron

Household Income Brackets in Akron

With 37 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Akron, accounting for 43.0% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Akron
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00044.7%
$10,000 to $14,99989.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991315.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991011.6%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,9993743.0%
$75,000 to $99,99955.8%
$100,000 to $149,99922.3%
$150,000 to $199,99967.0%
$200,000+11.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Akron

The median household income in Akron is $53,929, with the highest median household income of $58,409 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 58 households (67.4%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Akron
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)$0
45 to 64 Years58 (67.4%)$58,409
65+ Years28 (32.6%)$28,250
Total86 (100.0%)$53,929

Poverty in Akron

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Akron

With 7.6% poverty level for males and 3.6% for females among the residents of Akron, 55 to 64 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10 males (40.0%) and 3 females (18.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Akron
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years3 (6.8%)1 (4.5%)
55 to 64 Years10 (40.0%)3 (18.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (9.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (7.6%)5 (3.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Akron

According to the poverty statistics in Akron, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Akron
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years18 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
15 Years6 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years20 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years3 (100.0%)32 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years41 (93.2%)21 (95.5%)
55 to 64 Years15 (60.0%)13 (81.2%)
65 to 74 Years8 (100.0%)10 (90.9%)
75 Years and over5 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total158 (92.4%)134 (96.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Akron

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Akron
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Akron

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Akron
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Akron

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Akron
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Akron

Employment by Class of Employer in Akron

Among the 142 employed individuals in Akron, private company employees (112 | 78.9%), federal government employees (25 | 17.6%), and local government employees (4 | 2.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Akron
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees11278.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)10.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees42.8%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees2517.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total142100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Akron

According to the labor force statistics for Akron, out of the total population over 16 years of age (261), 55.6% or 145 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 3 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 38 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 6.7% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Akron
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years32 (91.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years49 (74.2%)3 (6.7%)
55 to 59 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years8 (29.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total145 (55.6%)3 (2.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Akron

According to labor force statistics for Akron, 66.2% of individuals (104) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (157) are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 3 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 89.3% or 50 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.0% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Akron
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School12 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma50 (89.3%)3 (6.0%)
College / Associate Degree41 (64.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total104 (66.2%)5 (3.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Akron

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Akron are Management (15 | 10.9%), Business & Financial (1 | 0.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1 | 0.7%), Architecture & Engineering (1 | 0.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (1 | 0.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Akron

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Akron, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Management (73.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Management (26.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Akron
OccupationMaleFemale
Management11 (73.3%)4 (26.7%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)12 (66.7%)6 (33.3%)
Total (Overall)56 (40.6%)82 (59.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Akron are Food Preparation & Serving (38 | 27.5%), and Healthcare Support (2 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Akron

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Akron
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)1 (2.5%)39 (97.5%)
Total (Overall)56 (40.6%)82 (59.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

Sales and Office Occupations in Akron

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Akron
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)56 (40.6%)82 (59.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Akron

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Akron
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)56 (40.6%)82 (59.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Akron are Transportation (51 | 37.0%), Production (17 | 12.3%), and Material Moving (12 | 8.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Akron

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Akron
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2 (11.8%)15 (88.2%)
Transportation34 (66.7%)17 (33.3%)
Material Moving7 (58.3%)5 (41.7%)
Total (Category)43 (53.7%)37 (46.3%)
Total (Overall)56 (40.6%)82 (59.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Akron

Employment Industries in Akron

The major employment industries in Akron include Manufacturing (55 | 39.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (38 | 27.5%), Transportation & Warehousing (36 | 26.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (7 | 5.1%), and Professional & Scientific (1 | 0.7%).
Employment Industries in Akron

Employment Industries by Sex in Akron

The Akron industries that see more men than women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Manufacturing (63.6%), and Transportation & Warehousing (52.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (85.7%), and Transportation & Warehousing (47.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Akron
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing35 (63.6%)20 (36.4%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing19 (52.8%)17 (47.2%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1 (14.3%)6 (85.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total56 (40.6%)82 (59.4%)

Education in Akron

School Enrollment in Akron

The most common levels of schooling among the 85 students in Akron are high school (48 | 56.5%), and middle school (37 | 43.5%).
School Enrollment in Akron
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School00.0%
Middle School3743.5%
High School4856.5%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total85100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Akron

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Akron
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Akron

Education (11 | 73.3%), science & technology (3 | 20.0%), and physical & health sciences (1 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 15 individuals in Akron who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Akron
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences16.7%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology320.0%
Business00.0%
Education1173.3%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total15100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Akron

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Akron

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Akron are males with 3 vehicles (36, accounting for 60.0%) and females with 3 vehicles (62, making up 43.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Akron
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles19 (31.7%)19 (23.2%)
3 Vehicles36 (60.0%)62 (75.6%)
4 Vehicles5 (8.3%)1 (1.2%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total60 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Akron

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Akron are 40 to 44 minutes (40 commuters, 28.6%), 60 to 89 minutes (31 commuters, 22.1%), and 45 to 59 minutes (24 commuters, 17.1%).
Commute Time in Akron
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes42.9%
10 to 14 Minutes2014.3%
15 to 19 Minutes00.0%
20 to 24 Minutes10.7%
25 to 29 Minutes10.7%
30 to 34 Minutes1913.6%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes4028.6%
45 to 59 Minutes2417.1%
60 to 89 Minutes3122.1%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Akron

The most common commute times in Akron are 45 to 59 minutes (24 commuters, 40.7%) for males and 40 to 44 minutes (40 commuters, 49.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Akron
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)4 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)20 (24.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (1.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes1 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes19 (32.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)40 (49.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes24 (40.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes15 (25.4%)16 (19.8%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Akron

The most frequent times of departure to work in Akron are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (34, 57.6%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (30, 37.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Akron
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM17 (28.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)18 (22.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM8 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)23 (28.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)10 (12.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM34 (57.6%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)30 (37.0%)
Total59 (100.0%)81 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Akron

Occupancy by Ownership in Akron

Of the total 86 dwellings in Akron, owner-occupied units account for 79 (91.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 7 (8.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Akron
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units7991.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units78.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units86100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Akron

Occupancy by Household Size in Akron
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2427.9%
2-Person Household2832.6%
3-Person Household67.0%
4+ Person Household2832.6%
Total Housing Units86100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Akron

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Akron
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household17 (70.8%)7 (29.2%)
2-Person Household28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units79 (91.9%)7 (8.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Akron

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Akron
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma33 (94.3%)2 (5.7%)
College/Associate Degree23 (82.1%)5 (17.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Akron

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Akron
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years00.0%
35 to 44 Years00.0%
45 to 54 Years3844.2%
55 to 64 Years2023.3%
65 to 74 Years1719.8%
75 to 84 Years11.2%
85 Years and Over1011.6%
Total86100.0%

Housing Finances in Akron

Median Income by Occupancy in Akron

Median Income by Occupancy in Akron
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied79 (91.9%)$57,614
Renter-Occupied7 (8.1%)$0
Average86 (100.0%)$53,929

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Akron

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Akron
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9991 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9993 (3.8%)5 (71.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)2 (28.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99911 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99910 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99937 (46.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9995 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9992 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more7 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total79 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Akron

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Akron
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30020 (25.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49921 (26.6%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79911 (13.9%)5 (71.4%)
$800 to $9993 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49924 (30.4%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total79 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Akron

Housing Structures in Akron

Housing Structures in Akron
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3945.4%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other4754.6%
Total86100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Akron

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Akron
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached32 (82.1%)7 (17.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total79 (91.9%)7 (8.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Akron

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Akron
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms54 (68.3%)2 (28.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms12 (15.2%)5 (71.4%)
8 or more Rooms13 (16.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total79 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Akron

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Akron
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas16 (20.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas5 (6.3%)2 (28.6%)
Electricity57 (72.2%)5 (71.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total79 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Akron

Household Vehicle Usage in Akron
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle5 (6.3%)5 (71.4%)
1 Vehicle20 (25.3%)2 (28.6%)
2 Vehicles21 (26.6%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles33 (41.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total79 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Akron

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Akron

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5227
Median Property Value$46,400$63,200
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$370$0
Real Estate Taxes$199$3

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Akron

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Akron
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00030 (57.7%)3 (11.1%)
$50,000 to $99,9994 (7.7%)23 (85.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99918 (34.6%)1 (3.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Akron

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Akron
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99914 (26.9%)3 (11.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99910 (19.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99919 (36.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9995 (9.6%)18 (66.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9992 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more1 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Akron

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Akron
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x41 (78.8%)58,295 (215,907.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)24 (88.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x5 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more6 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Akron

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Akron
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80032 (61.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4991 (1.9%)24 (88.9%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Akron

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Akron

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Akron
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years72 (84.7%)13 (15.3%)
19 to 25 Years23 (60.5%)15 (39.5%)
26 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years20 (57.1%)15 (42.9%)
45 to 54 Years62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total248 (81.0%)58 (19.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Akron

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Akron
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen72 (84.7%)13 (15.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen23 (60.5%)15 (39.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Akron

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Akron
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00033 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99910 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999154 (91.1%)15 (8.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99922 (33.9%)43 (66.1%)
$100,000 and over29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Akron

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Akron
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years11 (12.9%)61 (71.8%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)23 (60.5%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)20 (57.1%)
45 to 54 Years4 (6.5%)58 (93.5%)
55 to 64 Years33 (80.5%)8 (19.5%)
65 to 74 Years19 (100.0%)1 (5.3%)
75 Years and over11 (100.0%)10 (90.9%)
Total78 (25.5%)181 (59.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Akron

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Akron
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years32 (47.1%)12 (17.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (54.5%)
75 Years and over5 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Akron

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Akron: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Akron: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (20.6%)1 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Akron: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years16 (23.5%)1 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (9.1%)
75 Years and over5 (100.0%)5 (83.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Akron: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years32 (47.1%)12 (17.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)5 (45.5%)
75 Years and over5 (100.0%)5 (83.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Akron: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (100.0%)1 (16.7%)

Technology Access in Akron

Computing Device Access in Akron

Computing Device Access in Akron
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3540.7%
Smartphone5159.3%
Tablet4754.6%
No Computing Device2630.2%
Total86100.0%

Internet Access in Akron

Internet Access in Akron
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home5260.5%
Cellular Data Only89.3%
Satellite Internet1517.4%
No Internet2427.9%
Total86100.0%

Akron Summary

Akron, Alabama is a small town located in the northwest corner of the state, near the Mississippi border. It is part of the Tuscaloosa Metropolitan Statistical Area and is the county seat of Sumter County. The town was founded in 1820 and has a population of approximately 1,500 people.

Geography

Akron is located in the northwest corner of Alabama, near the Mississippi border. It is situated in the Black Belt region of the state, which is characterized by its rich, fertile soil. The town is located on the banks of the Tombigbee River, which is a major tributary of the Mobile River. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and forests, and is home to a variety of wildlife.
The climate in Akron is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 50 inches.

Economy

The economy of Akron is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including cotton, corn, soybeans, and peanuts. The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, clothing, and automotive parts.
The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The town is also home to a number of tourist attractions, including the Sumter County Museum, the Sumter County Courthouse, and the Sumter County Historical Society.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Akron was 1,500. The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 17.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.4% from other races. The median household income was $25,000, and the median family income was $30,000.
The town is home to a variety of religious denominations, including Baptist, Methodist, and Catholic. The town is also home to a variety of educational institutions, including Sumter County High School, Sumter County Middle School, and Sumter County Elementary School.

Conclusion

Akron, Alabama is a small town located in the northwest corner of the state, near the Mississippi border. It is part of the Tuscaloosa Metropolitan Statistical Area and is the county seat of Sumter County. The town was founded in 1820 and has a population of approximately 1,500 people. The economy of Akron is largely based on agriculture, and the town is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The racial makeup of the town is 79.2% White, 17.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.4% from other races. The town is home to a variety of religious denominations, including Baptist, Methodist, and Catholic. The town is also home to a variety of educational institutions, including Sumter County High School, Sumter County Middle School, and Sumter County Elementary School.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Akron?
Total Population of Akron is 310.
What is the Total Male Population of Akron?
Total Male Population of Akron is 171.
What is the Total Female Population of Akron?
Total Female Population of Akron is 139.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Akron?
There are 123.02 Males per 100 Females in Akron.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Akron?
There are 81.29 Females per 100 Males in Akron.
What is the Median Population Age in Akron?
Median Population Age in Akron is 37.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Akron
Average Family Size in Akron is 4.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Akron
Average Household Size in Akron is 3.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Akron?
Per Capita income in Akron is $20,604.
What is the Median Family Income in Akron?
Median Family Income in Akron is $62,813.
What is the Median Household income in Akron?
Median Household Income in Akron is $53,929.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Akron?
Inequality or Gini Index in Akron is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Akron?
There are 145 People in the Labor Forcein in Akron.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Akron?
55.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Akron.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Akron?
Unemployment Rate in Akron is 2.1%.