Akron Population

1880–2026

4,082

2026 projection

1.7% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal 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.
20264,082-110.27%
20254,093-120.29%
20244,105-200.48%
20234,125-30.07%
20224,128-110.27%
20214,139-130.31%
20204,152-60.14%
20194,158+30.07%
20184,155+481.17%
20174,107+260.64%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Akron has a population change lower than Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Lancaster County+1.9%
  • Pennsylvania+0.5%
  • Akron−1.3%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Akron Demographics

36.5median age

Median age

Female42.9 yrs
Male33.1 yrs

Adults

3,040
925 seniors (65+) · 30% of adults2,115 other adults

Sex

Female 47.5% · 1,969Male 52.5% · 2,174

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 41 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

$76,569median household income

Median household income

$76,569

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$43,990

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

5%

About 1 in 20 residents

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

Akron Marital Status

56% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married56%58%54%
Never married24%26%21%
Divorced14%12%15%
Widowed5%3%8%
Separated1%<1%2%

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