Akron, AL Demographics

A map of Akron's Population by Race

Akron, Alabama had a population of 225 in 2020. It was 8.4% White, 88.4% Black, 0.9% Asian, 0.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Akron, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Akron is the 488th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Akron's White Population

19 residents of Akron identify as White, or 8.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Akron considerably less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Akron is ranked #573 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Akron is more White than neighboring Union (0% White). Akron is less White than neighboring Eutaw (15.2% White), Moundville (47.3% White), Greensboro (29.1% White), and Forkland (9.7% White).

Akron's Black Population

199 residents of Akron identify as Black, or 88.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Akron considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Akron is ranked #19 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Akron is more Black than neighboring Eutaw (82% Black), Moundville (47.8% Black), Greensboro (67.8% Black), and Forkland (87.9% Black). Akron is less Black than neighboring Union (97.8% Black).

Akron's Asian Population

2 residents of Akron identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Akron roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Akron is ranked #106 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Akron is more Asian than neighboring Eutaw (0.2% Asian), Moundville (0.2% Asian), Union (0% Asian), Greensboro (0.3% Asian), and Forkland (0% Asian).

Akron's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Akron identify as Hispanic, or 0.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Akron roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Akron is ranked #551 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Akron is more Hispanic than neighboring Forkland (0.2% Hispanic). Akron is less Hispanic than neighboring Eutaw (0.9% Hispanic), Moundville (1.7% Hispanic), Union (1.1% Hispanic), and Greensboro (0.7% Hispanic).

Akron's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Akron identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Akron roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Akron is ranked #506 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Akron is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eutaw (0.2% Native American/Other), Moundville (0.7% Native American/Other), Union (1.1% Native American/Other), Greensboro (0.3% Native American/Other), and Forkland (0.4% Native American/Other).

Akron's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Akron identify as Multiracial, or 1.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Akron roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Akron is ranked #514 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Akron is more Multiracial than neighboring Eutaw (1.5% Multiracial), and Union (0% Multiracial). Akron is less Multiracial than neighboring Moundville (2.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.