Akron Population

1860–2026

2,859

2026 projection

1.7% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Akron. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,859-80.28%
20252,867-100.35%
20242,877-80.28%
20232,885-70.24%
20222,892-120.41%
20212,904-30.10%
20202,907+572.00%
20192,850-70.25%
20182,857+30.11%
20172,854-80.28%

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Akron Demographics

53median age

Median age

Female56.6 yrs
Male48.3 yrs

Adults

2,446
818 seniors · 33%1,628 other adults

Sex

Female 59.5% · 1,724Male 40.5% · 1,173

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 29 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Akron Income

$44,935median household income

Median household income

$44,935

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$50,043

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

6.9%

About 1 in 14 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Akron Marital Status

40% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married40%50%33%
Never married29%35%25%
Divorced21%11%28%
Widowed9%2%14%
Separated1%1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201