Akron, IA

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1,580
TOTAL POPULATION
722
MALE POPULATION
858
FEMALE POPULATION
84.15
MALES / 100 FEMALES
118.84
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.9
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,208
PER CAPITA INCOME
$74,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$60,833
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
788
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
0.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Akron Zip Codes

Akron Area Codes

Race in Akron

The most populous races in Akron are White / Caucasian (1,502 | 95.1%), Native / Alaskan (46 | 2.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (44 | 2.8%).
Race in Akron
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American30.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino442.8%
Native / Alaskan462.9%
White / Caucasian1,50295.1%
Two or more Races291.8%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,580100.0%

Ancestry in Akron

The most populous ancestries reported in Akron are German (550 | 34.8%), Irish (239 | 15.1%), English (157 | 9.9%), Dutch (99 | 6.3%), and Norwegian (55 | 3.5%), together accounting for 69.6% of all Akron residents.
Ancestry in Akron
Ancestry# Population% Population
American191.2%
Arab40.3%
British20.1%
Canadian20.1%
Czech150.9%
Danish483.0%
Dutch996.3%
English1579.9%
European140.9%
French382.4%
French Canadian181.1%
German55034.8%
Hungarian70.4%
Irish23915.1%
Italian130.8%
Lebanese40.3%
Lithuanian30.2%
Luxembourger130.8%
Mexican382.4%
Norwegian553.5%
Polish90.6%
Portuguese30.2%
Romanian40.3%
Scandinavian100.6%
Scotch-Irish30.2%
Scottish100.6%
Sioux412.6%
Spanish60.4%
Swedish271.7%
Swiss30.2%
Ukrainian20.1%
Welsh100.6%
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Immigrants in Akron

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Akron came from Europe (6 | 0.4%), Germany (6 | 0.4%), and Western Europe (6 | 0.4%), together accounting for 1.1% of all Akron residents.
Immigrants in Akron
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Europe60.4%
Germany60.4%
Western Europe60.4%
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Sex and Age in Akron

Sex and Age in Akron

The most populous age groups in Akron are 30 to 34 Years (80 | 11.1%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (97 | 11.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Akron
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22 (3.0%)46 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years41 (5.7%)31 (3.6%)
10 to 14 Years57 (7.9%)94 (11.0%)
15 to 19 Years67 (9.3%)62 (7.2%)
20 to 24 Years32 (4.4%)33 (3.8%)
25 to 29 Years46 (6.4%)30 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Years80 (11.1%)56 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years45 (6.2%)21 (2.5%)
40 to 44 Years29 (4.0%)31 (3.6%)
45 to 49 Years59 (8.2%)97 (11.3%)
50 to 54 Years31 (4.3%)28 (3.3%)
55 to 59 Years13 (1.8%)49 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years47 (6.5%)30 (3.5%)
65 to 69 Years11 (1.5%)82 (9.6%)
70 to 74 Years27 (3.7%)32 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years33 (4.6%)34 (4.0%)
80 to 84 Years48 (6.7%)22 (2.6%)
85 Years and over34 (4.7%)80 (9.3%)
Total722 (100.0%)858 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Akron

Median Family Size in Akron

The median family size in Akron is 2.90 persons per family, with married-couple families (292 | 71.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.02 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (28 | 6.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.57 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Akron
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple292 (71.6%)3.02
Single Male/Father28 (6.9%)2.57
Single Female/Mother88 (21.6%)2.63
Total Families408 (100.0%)2.90

Median Household Size in Akron

The median household size in Akron is 2.25 persons per household, with single male/father households (28 | 4.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.11 persons per household. non-family households (284 | 41.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Akron
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple292 (42.2%)3.02
Single Male/Father28 (4.1%)3.11
Single Female/Mother88 (12.7%)2.95
Non-family284 (41.0%)1.16
Total Households692 (100.0%)2.25

Household Size by Marriage Status in Akron

Out of a total of 692 households in Akron, 408 (59.0%) are family households, while 284 (41.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 206, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 248.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Akron
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-248 (35.8%)
2-Person Households206 (29.8%)30 (4.3%)
3-Person Households75 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households88 (12.7%)6 (0.9%)
5-Person Households31 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households8 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total408 (59.0%)284 (41.0%)

Female Fertility in Akron

Fertility by Age in Akron

Average fertility rate in Akron is 15.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 81.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Akron
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years5 (100.0%)81.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total5 (100.0%)15.0

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%)5 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)

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 Diploma5 (100.0%)79.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total5 (100.0%)15.0

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%)5 (100.0%)
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%)5 (100.0%)

Income in Akron

Income Overview in Akron

Per Capita Income in Akron is $31,208, while median incomes of families and households are $74,750 and $60,833 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,580$31,208
Median Family Income408$74,750
Mean Family Income408$86,586
Median Household Income692$60,833
Mean Household Income692$70,758
Income Deficit408$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,58029.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,58071.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,5800.41

Earnings by Sex in Akron

Average Earnings in Akron are $38,958, $45,938 for men and $32,617 for women, a difference of 29.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Akron
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male437 (53.0%)$45,938
Female387 (47.0%)$32,617
Total824 (100.0%)$38,958

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Akron

The most common earnings brackets in Akron are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (59 | 13.5%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (68 | 17.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Akron
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less26 (5.9%)32 (8.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99913 (3.0%)16 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49912 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99915 (3.4%)5 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)12 (3.1%)
$12,500 to $14,99911 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49917 (3.9%)29 (7.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99910 (2.3%)10 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)10 (2.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99927 (6.2%)10 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $29,9994 (0.9%)68 (17.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99926 (5.9%)32 (8.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99927 (6.2%)10 (2.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99926 (5.9%)18 (4.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99921 (4.8%)25 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99939 (8.9%)22 (5.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99942 (9.6%)50 (12.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99922 (5.0%)23 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99959 (13.5%)5 (1.3%)
$100,000+40 (9.1%)10 (2.6%)
Total437 (100.0%)387 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Akron

Average earnings in Akron are $53,009 for men and $34,961 for women, a difference of 34.1%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $79,545, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $39,844. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $48,333, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $32,574.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Akron
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$39,844$32,574
College or Associate's Degree$59,038$48,333
Bachelor's Degree$79,545$33,750
Graduate Degree--
Total$53,009$34,961

Family Income in Akron

Family Income Brackets in Akron

According to the Akron family income data, there are 104 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.5% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Akron
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00020.5%
$10,000 to $14,999153.7%
$15,000 to $24,999122.9%
$25,000 to $34,999235.6%
$35,000 to $49,9994912.0%
$50,000 to $74,99910425.5%
$75,000 to $99,9998821.6%
$100,000 to $149,9997518.4%
$150,000 to $199,999256.1%
$200,000+153.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Akron

6-person families (8 | 2.0%) account for the highest median family income in Akron with $130,000 per family, while 2-person families (227 | 55.6%) have the highest median income of $35,090 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Akron
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families227 (55.6%)$70,179
3-Person Families86 (21.1%)$73,438
4-Person Families56 (13.7%)$88,077
5-Person Families31 (7.6%)$111,750
6-Person Families8 (2.0%)$130,000
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total408 (100.0%)$74,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in Akron

The median family income in Akron is $74,750, with families comprising 3+ earners (38) having the highest median family income of $152,500, while families with no earners (63) have the lowest median family income of $38,250, accounting for 9.3% and 15.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Akron
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners63 (15.4%)$38,250
1 Earner141 (34.6%)$56,250
2 Earners166 (40.7%)$88,304
3+ Earners38 (9.3%)$152,500
Total408 (100.0%)$74,750

Household Income in Akron

Household Income Brackets in Akron

With 134 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Akron, accounting for 19.4% of all households. In contrast, only 15 households (2.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Akron
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000162.3%
$10,000 to $14,999578.2%
$15,000 to $24,999659.4%
$25,000 to $34,999547.8%
$35,000 to $49,9999914.3%
$50,000 to $74,99913419.4%
$75,000 to $99,99911516.6%
$100,000 to $149,99910515.2%
$150,000 to $199,999324.6%
$200,000+152.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Akron

The median household income in Akron is $60,833, with the highest median household income of $81,563 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 234 households (33.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,672, with 267 households (38.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Akron
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years27 (3.9%)$71,042
25 to 44 Years164 (23.7%)$79,605
45 to 64 Years234 (33.8%)$81,563
65+ Years267 (38.6%)$38,672
Total692 (100.0%)$60,833

Poverty in Akron

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Akron

With 10.1% poverty level for males and 10.9% for females among the residents of Akron, 12 to 14 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7 males (35.0%) and 12 females (57.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Akron
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (31.8%)3 (6.5%)
5 Years3 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years8 (13.3%)3 (4.4%)
12 to 14 Years7 (35.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)12 (57.1%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years15 (23.4%)11 (22.5%)
25 to 34 Years2 (1.6%)5 (5.8%)
35 to 44 Years2 (2.7%)8 (15.4%)
45 to 54 Years8 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years10 (16.7%)22 (27.9%)
65 to 74 Years7 (18.4%)6 (5.5%)
75 Years and over3 (2.8%)22 (17.7%)
Total72 (10.1%)92 (10.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Akron

According to the poverty statistics in Akron, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 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 Years15 (68.2%)43 (93.5%)
5 Years15 (83.3%)15 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years52 (86.7%)65 (95.6%)
12 to 14 Years13 (65.0%)42 (100.0%)
15 Years5 (100.0%)9 (42.9%)
16 and 17 Years30 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years49 (76.6%)38 (77.5%)
25 to 34 Years124 (98.4%)81 (94.2%)
35 to 44 Years72 (97.3%)44 (84.6%)
45 to 54 Years82 (91.1%)125 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years50 (83.3%)57 (72.2%)
65 to 74 Years31 (81.6%)103 (94.5%)
75 Years and over106 (97.3%)102 (82.3%)
Total644 (89.9%)749 (89.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Akron

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Akron show that 1.4% or 4 of the total 292 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.6%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Akron
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children157 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children107 (96.4%)4 (3.6%)
3 or 4 Children24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total288 (98.6%)4 (1.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Akron

According to the poverty data in Akron, 7.1% or 2 single-father households and 26.1% or 23 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
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%)19 (35.2%)
3 or 4 Children2 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (7.1%)23 (26.1%)

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

The poverty data for Akron shows that 4 of the married-couple family households (1.4%) and 25 of the single-parent households (21.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (3.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
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 Children4 (3.6%)19 (25.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (1.4%)25 (21.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Akron

Employment by Class of Employer in Akron

Among the 781 employed individuals in Akron, private company employees (580 | 74.3%), not-for-profit organizations (75 | 9.6%), and self-employed (incorporated) (39 | 5.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Akron
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees58074.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)395.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)384.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations759.6%
Local Government Employees344.3%
State Government Employees101.3%
Federal Government Employees50.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total781100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Akron

According to the labor force statistics for Akron, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,263), 62.4% or 788 individuals are in the labor force, with 0.9% or 7 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 65 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 3.3% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Akron
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years59 (57.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years123 (90.4%)4 (3.3%)
35 to 44 Years119 (94.4%)3 (2.5%)
45 to 54 Years203 (94.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years31 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years45 (58.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years55 (36.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total788 (62.4%)7 (0.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Akron

According to labor force statistics for Akron, 86.3% of individuals (597) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (692) are in the labor force, with 1.2% or 7 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 95.2% or 120 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1.7% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Akron
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School10 (27.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma234 (86.0%)5 (1.7%)
College / Associate Degree233 (90.7%)3 (1.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher120 (95.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total597 (86.3%)8 (1.2%)

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 (100 | 12.8%), Community & Social Service (58 | 7.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (41 | 5.2%), Business & Financial (30 | 3.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (24 | 3.1%).
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 (58.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Akron
OccupationMaleFemale
Management58 (58.0%)42 (42.0%)
Business & Financial4 (13.3%)26 (86.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 18 (31.0%)40 (69.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library10 (41.7%)14 (58.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment8 (50.0%)8 (50.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Total (Category)102 (40.6%)149 (59.4%)
Total (Overall)415 (53.1%)366 (46.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Akron are Personal Care & Service (47 | 6.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (44 | 5.6%), Healthcare Support (29 | 3.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (24 | 3.1%), and Security & Protection (2 | 0.3%).
Services Occupations in Akron

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Akron, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (93.1%), Personal Care & Service (80.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (52.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Akron
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2 (6.9%)27 (93.1%)
Security & Protection2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving12 (50.0%)12 (50.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance21 (47.7%)23 (52.3%)
Personal Care & Service9 (19.2%)38 (80.8%)
Total (Category)46 (31.5%)100 (68.5%)
Total (Overall)415 (53.1%)366 (46.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Akron are Office & Administration (100 | 12.8%), and Sales & Related (47 | 6.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Akron

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Akron
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related18 (38.3%)29 (61.7%)
Office & Administration25 (25.0%)75 (75.0%)
Total (Category)43 (29.2%)104 (70.8%)
Total (Overall)415 (53.1%)366 (46.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Akron are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (30 | 3.8%), Construction & Extraction (20 | 2.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (14 | 1.8%).
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 & Forestry14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)415 (53.1%)366 (46.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Akron are Production (105 | 13.4%), Material Moving (37 | 4.7%), and Transportation (31 | 4.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Akron

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Akron
OccupationMaleFemale
Production92 (87.6%)13 (12.4%)
Transportation31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)160 (92.5%)13 (7.5%)
Total (Overall)415 (53.1%)366 (46.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Akron

Employment Industries in Akron

The major employment industries in Akron include Manufacturing (172 | 22.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (140 | 17.9%), Retail Trade (95 | 12.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (58 | 7.4%), and Transportation & Warehousing (49 | 6.3%).
Employment Industries in Akron

Employment Industries by Sex in Akron

The Akron industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Administrative & Support (92.6%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (91.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Akron
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction20 (87.0%)3 (13.0%)
Manufacturing147 (85.5%)25 (14.5%)
Wholesale Trade23 (95.8%)1 (4.2%)
Retail Trade37 (39.0%)58 (61.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing37 (75.5%)12 (24.5%)
Utilities7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)
Finance & Insurance10 (26.3%)28 (73.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific6 (50.0%)6 (50.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support2 (7.4%)25 (92.6%)
Educational Services13 (33.3%)26 (66.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance12 (8.6%)128 (91.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services37 (63.8%)21 (36.2%)
Public Administration10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total415 (53.1%)366 (46.9%)

Education in Akron

School Enrollment in Akron

The most common levels of schooling among the 387 students in Akron are high school (123 | 31.8%), middle school (107 | 27.7%), and elementary school (50 | 12.9%).
School Enrollment in Akron
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool277.0%
Kindergarten225.7%
Elementary School5012.9%
Middle School10727.7%
High School12331.8%
College / Undergraduate5012.9%
Graduate / Professional82.1%
Total387100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Akron

Out of a total of 387 students who are enrolled in schools in Akron, 19 (4.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 368 (95.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8 (22.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 10 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Akron
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old67 (93.1%)5 (6.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds142 (97.3%)4 (2.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds79 (97.5%)2 (2.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds28 (77.8%)8 (22.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total368 (95.1%)19 (4.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Akron

Business (72 | 34.4%), science & technology (38 | 18.2%), education (35 | 16.8%), visual & performing arts (14 | 6.7%), and arts & humanities (12 | 5.7%) are the most common fields of study among 209 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 & Agricultural41.9%
Physical & Health Sciences21.0%
Psychology104.8%
Social Sciences73.4%
Engineering83.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology3818.2%
Business7234.4%
Education3516.8%
Literature & Languages41.9%
Liberal Arts & History31.4%
Visual & Performing Arts146.7%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities125.7%
Total209100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Akron

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Akron

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Akron are males with 2 vehicles (156, accounting for 37.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (153, making up 42.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Akron
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2 (0.5%)2 (0.5%)
1 Vehicle45 (10.8%)51 (13.9%)
2 Vehicles156 (37.6%)153 (41.8%)
3 Vehicles120 (28.9%)66 (18.0%)
4 Vehicles66 (15.9%)60 (16.4%)
5 or more Vehicles26 (6.3%)34 (9.3%)
Total415 (100.0%)366 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Akron

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Akron are less than 5 minutes (184 commuters, 25.6%), 45 to 59 minutes (89 commuters, 12.4%), and 30 to 34 minutes (87 commuters, 12.1%).
Commute Time in Akron
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes18425.6%
5 to 9 Minutes679.3%
10 to 14 Minutes304.2%
15 to 19 Minutes141.9%
20 to 24 Minutes598.2%
25 to 29 Minutes456.3%
30 to 34 Minutes8712.1%
35 to 39 Minutes446.1%
40 to 44 Minutes7410.3%
45 to 59 Minutes8912.4%
60 to 89 Minutes182.5%
90 or more Minutes81.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Akron

The most common commute times in Akron are less than 5 minutes (86 commuters, 22.1%) for males and less than 5 minutes (98 commuters, 29.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Akron
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes86 (22.1%)98 (29.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes33 (8.5%)34 (10.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes30 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes14 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes38 (9.7%)21 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes25 (6.4%)20 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes55 (14.1%)32 (9.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes30 (7.7%)14 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes31 (8.0%)43 (13.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes41 (10.5%)48 (14.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes7 (1.8%)11 (3.3%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)8 (2.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Akron

The most frequent times of departure to work in Akron are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (76, 19.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (79, 24.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Akron
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM76 (19.5%)13 (4.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM26 (6.7%)23 (7.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM11 (2.8%)35 (10.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM33 (8.5%)3 (0.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM55 (14.1%)19 (5.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM4 (1.0%)79 (24.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM35 (9.0%)36 (10.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM35 (9.0%)39 (11.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM9 (2.3%)29 (8.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM21 (5.4%)7 (2.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (0.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM6 (1.5%)3 (0.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6 (1.5%)22 (6.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM73 (18.7%)19 (5.8%)
Total390 (100.0%)329 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Akron

Occupancy by Ownership in Akron

Of the total 692 dwellings in Akron, owner-occupied units account for 491 (71.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 201 (29.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Akron
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units49171.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units20129.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units692100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Akron

Occupancy by Household Size in Akron
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household24835.8%
2-Person Household23634.1%
3-Person Household7510.8%
4+ Person Household13319.2%
Total Housing Units692100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Akron

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Akron
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household150 (60.5%)98 (39.5%)
2-Person Household182 (77.1%)54 (22.9%)
3-Person Household71 (94.7%)4 (5.3%)
4+ Person Household88 (66.2%)45 (33.8%)
Total Housing Units491 (71.0%)201 (29.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Akron

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Akron
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School31 (48.4%)33 (51.6%)
High School Diploma104 (43.7%)134 (56.3%)
College/Associate Degree247 (92.2%)21 (7.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher109 (89.3%)13 (10.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Akron

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Akron
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years13018.8%
35 to 44 Years618.8%
45 to 54 Years14420.8%
55 to 64 Years9013.0%
65 to 74 Years11015.9%
75 to 84 Years7410.7%
85 Years and Over8312.0%
Total692100.0%

Housing Finances in Akron

Median Income by Occupancy in Akron

Median Income by Occupancy in Akron
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied491 (71.0%)$74,875
Renter-Occupied201 (29.0%)$39,327
Average692 (100.0%)$60,833

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Akron

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Akron
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0004 (0.8%)10 (5.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9992 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99925 (5.1%)32 (15.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99921 (4.3%)12 (6.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99920 (4.1%)12 (6.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99933 (6.7%)21 (10.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99954 (11.0%)45 (22.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99987 (17.7%)47 (23.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999100 (20.4%)15 (7.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99998 (20.0%)7 (3.5%)
$150,000 or more47 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total491 (100.0%)201 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Akron

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Akron
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30045 (9.2%)23 (11.4%)
$300 to $499105 (21.4%)24 (11.9%)
$500 to $79976 (15.5%)94 (46.8%)
$800 to $99937 (7.5%)27 (13.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499153 (31.2%)12 (6.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99965 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4998 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9992 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total491 (100.0%)201 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Akron

Housing Structures in Akron

Housing Structures in Akron
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached55880.6%
Single Unit, Attached131.9%
2 Unit Apartments172.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments497.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments182.6%
10 or more Apartments344.9%
Mobile Home / Other30.4%
Total692100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Akron

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Akron
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached475 (85.1%)83 (14.9%)
Single Unit, Attached13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total491 (71.0%)201 (29.0%)

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%)81 (40.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms148 (30.1%)74 (36.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms158 (32.2%)27 (13.4%)
8 or more Rooms185 (37.7%)19 (9.5%)
Total491 (100.0%)201 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Akron

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Akron
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas346 (70.5%)101 (50.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas12 (2.4%)5 (2.5%)
Electricity133 (27.1%)87 (43.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)8 (4.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total491 (100.0%)201 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Akron

Household Vehicle Usage in Akron
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2 (0.4%)17 (8.5%)
1 Vehicle142 (28.9%)112 (55.7%)
2 Vehicles182 (37.1%)29 (14.4%)
3 or more Vehicles165 (33.6%)43 (21.4%)
Total491 (100.0%)201 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Akron

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Akron

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units201290
Median Property Value$117,000$153,600
Median Household Income$37,969$40
Monthly Housing Costs$411$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,806$18

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Akron

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Akron
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00017 (8.5%)5 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99961 (30.3%)77 (26.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999121 (60.2%)200 (69.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9992 (1.0%)8 (2.8%)
$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%)
Total201 (100.0%)290 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Akron

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Akron
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0006 (3.0%)3 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99964 (31.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99929 (14.4%)2 (0.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99921 (10.4%)4 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99938 (18.9%)33 (11.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (10.4%)49 (16.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99915 (7.5%)79 (27.2%)
$150,000 or more7 (3.5%)83 (28.6%)
Total201 (100.0%)290 (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 2.0x62 (30.8%)88,571 (30,541.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x56 (27.9%)164 (56.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x21 (10.4%)90 (31.0%)
4.0x or more60 (29.8%)28 (9.7%)
Total201 (100.0%)290 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Akron

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Akron
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80028 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49948 (23.9%)2 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,499125 (62.2%)86 (29.7%)
Total201 (100.0%)290 (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 Years101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years291 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years91 (88.3%)12 (11.7%)
26 to 34 Years170 (84.2%)32 (15.8%)
35 to 44 Years117 (92.9%)9 (7.1%)
45 to 54 Years194 (90.2%)21 (9.8%)
55 to 64 Years133 (95.7%)6 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years147 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older233 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,477 (94.9%)80 (5.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Akron

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Akron
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen291 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen91 (88.3%)12 (11.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Akron

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Akron
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000187 (96.9%)6 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999239 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999265 (88.0%)36 (12.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999357 (98.9%)4 (1.1%)
$100,000 and over429 (92.7%)34 (7.3%)

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 670 (69.3%)31 (30.7%)
6 to 18 Years83 (28.5%)228 (78.3%)
19 to 25 Years16 (15.5%)75 (72.8%)
25 to 34 Years31 (15.3%)149 (73.8%)
35 to 44 Years12 (9.5%)107 (84.9%)
45 to 54 Years1 (0.5%)193 (89.8%)
55 to 64 Years29 (20.9%)115 (82.7%)
65 to 74 Years130 (88.4%)84 (57.1%)
75 Years and over233 (100.0%)161 (69.1%)
Total605 (38.9%)1,143 (73.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Akron

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Akron
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years27 (20.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (1.1%)19 (14.1%)
35 to 64 Years14 (6.2%)85 (33.2%)
65 to 74 Years22 (57.9%)12 (11.0%)
75 Years and over55 (50.5%)32 (25.8%)

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 Years2 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (6.2%)17 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years15 (39.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over51 (46.8%)11 (8.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Akron: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (13.6%)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 (6.2%)26 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (1.8%)3 (2.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Akron: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years27 (20.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (1.1%)19 (14.1%)
35 to 64 Years14 (6.2%)18 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over29 (26.6%)6 (4.8%)

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 Years2 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (1.8%)43 (16.8%)
65 to 74 Years3 (7.9%)12 (11.0%)
75 Years and over35 (32.1%)19 (15.3%)

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%)3 (2.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (11.3%)

Technology Access in Akron

Computing Device Access in Akron

Computing Device Access in Akron
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop42761.7%
Smartphone52475.7%
Tablet34650.0%
No Computing Device10615.3%
Total692100.0%

Internet Access in Akron

Internet Access in Akron
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home44163.7%
Cellular Data Only10114.6%
Satellite Internet497.1%
No Internet13419.4%
Total692100.0%

Akron Summary

Akron, Iowa is a small city located in the northwest corner of the state, in Plymouth County. It is situated on the banks of the West Fork of the Floyd River, and is part of the Sioux City metropolitan area. The city has a population of approximately 2,000 people, and is the county seat of Plymouth County.

History

The area that is now Akron was first settled in 1856 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The town was originally known as “Ohio City”, but was later renamed Akron in 1868. The name was chosen in honor of Akron, Ohio, the hometown of one of the settlers.
The city was officially incorporated in 1872, and the first mayor was elected in 1873. The city quickly grew, and by 1880, the population had reached 1,000.
In the late 19th century, Akron was a major center for the lumber industry. The city was home to several sawmills, and the lumber was used to build homes and businesses throughout the area.
In the early 20th century, Akron was a major center for the agricultural industry. The city was home to several grain elevators, and the area was known for its production of corn, oats, and hay.

Geography

Akron is located in the northwest corner of Iowa, in Plymouth County. The city is situated on the banks of the West Fork of the Floyd River, and is part of the Sioux City metropolitan area.
The city has a total area of 2.2 square miles, all of which is land. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the area.

Economy

The economy of Akron is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several grain elevators, and the area is known for its production of corn, oats, and hay.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a plastics manufacturer, a metal fabrication company, and a food processing plant.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Akron was 2,000. The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $50,000. The per capita income for the city was $20,845. About 8.3% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Akron?
Total Population of Akron is 1,580.
What is the Total Male Population of Akron?
Total Male Population of Akron is 722.
What is the Total Female Population of Akron?
Total Female Population of Akron is 858.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Akron?
There are 84.15 Males per 100 Females in Akron.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Akron?
There are 118.84 Females per 100 Males in Akron.
What is the Median Population Age in Akron?
Median Population Age in Akron is 41.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Akron
Average Family Size in Akron is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Akron
Average Household Size in Akron is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Akron?
Per Capita income in Akron is $31,208.
What is the Median Family Income in Akron?
Median Family Income in Akron is $74,750.
What is the Median Household income in Akron?
Median Household Income in Akron is $60,833.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Akron?
Income or Wage Gap in Akron is 29.0%.
Women in Akron earn 71.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Akron?
Inequality or Gini Index in Akron is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Akron?
There are 788 People in the Labor Forcein in Akron.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Akron?
62.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Akron.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Akron?
Unemployment Rate in Akron is 0.9%.