Akron, IA Demographics

A map of Akron's Population by Race

Akron, Iowa had a population of 1,558 in 2020. It was 92.1% White, 0.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, 4.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.0% 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 1,028 places in Iowa, Akron is the 203rd 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

1,435 residents of Akron identify as White, or 92.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Akron slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Akron is ranked #592 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Akron is more White than neighboring Westfield (68.3% White), Chatsworth (82.7% White), Richland (89.7% White), Hawarden (70.1% White), and Elk Point (91% White).

Akron's Black Population

1 residents of Akron identify as Black, or 0.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Akron roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Akron is ranked #564 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Akron is more Black than neighboring Westfield (0% Black), and Richland (0% Black). Akron is less Black than neighboring Chatsworth (1.3% Black), Hawarden (0.2% Black), and Elk Point (0.5% Black).

Akron's Asian Population

0 residents of Akron identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Akron roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Akron is ranked #541 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Akron is less Asian than neighboring Westfield (0.8% Asian), Hawarden (0.1% Asian), and Elk Point (0.7% Asian).

Akron's Hispanic Population

64 residents of Akron identify as Hispanic, or 4.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Akron roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Akron is ranked #279 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Akron is more Hispanic than neighboring Chatsworth (1.3% Hispanic), Richland (2.1% Hispanic), and Elk Point (4% Hispanic). Akron is less Hispanic than neighboring Westfield (22.8% Hispanic), and Hawarden (26.9% Hispanic).

Akron's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Akron identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Akron roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Akron is ranked #174 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Akron is more Native American/Other than neighboring Richland (0% Native American/Other). Akron is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westfield (3.3% Native American/Other), Chatsworth (5.3% Native American/Other), and Hawarden (0.9% Native American/Other).

Akron's Multiracial Population

46 residents of Akron identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Akron roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Akron is ranked #404 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Akron is more Multiracial than neighboring Hawarden (1.8% Multiracial). Akron is less Multiracial than neighboring Westfield (4.9% Multiracial), Chatsworth (9.3% Multiracial), and Richland (8.2% Multiracial).

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