Akron, PA Demographics
A map of Akron's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,570 | 86.0% |
Hispanic | 279 | 6.7% |
Multiracial | 135 | 3.3% |
Black | 92 | 2.2% |
Asian | 56 | 1.3% |
Native American/Other | 20 | 0.5% |
Akron, Pennsylvania had a population of 4,152 in 2020. It was 86.0% White, 2.2% Black, 1.3% Asian, 6.7% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.3% 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 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Akron is the 343rd 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
3,570 residents of Akron identify as White, or 86.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Akron larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Akron is ranked #1332 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Akron is more White than neighboring Ephrata (84.6% White), and Leola (78.2% White). Akron is less White than neighboring Brownstown (88.2% White), Rothsville (87.7% White), and Farmersville (96.6% White).
Akron's Black Population
92 residents of Akron identify as Black, or 2.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Akron slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Akron is ranked #585 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Akron is more Black than neighboring Ephrata (1.3% Black), Brownstown (0.9% Black), Rothsville (0.8% Black), and Farmersville (0.2% Black). Akron is less Black than neighboring Leola (3% Black).
Akron's Asian Population
56 residents of Akron identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Akron roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Akron is ranked #461 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Akron is more Asian than neighboring Ephrata (1.2% Asian), Rothsville (1.1% Asian), and Farmersville (0.1% Asian). Akron is less Asian than neighboring Brownstown (2.2% Asian), and Leola (4.6% Asian).
Akron's Hispanic Population
279 residents of Akron identify as Hispanic, or 6.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Akron roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Akron is ranked #312 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Akron is more Hispanic than neighboring Brownstown (4.6% Hispanic), Rothsville (6.6% Hispanic), and Farmersville (1.1% Hispanic). Akron is less Hispanic than neighboring Ephrata (8.7% Hispanic), and Leola (11.5% Hispanic).
Akron's Native American/Other Population
20 residents of Akron identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Akron roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Akron is ranked #604 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Akron is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brownstown (0.3% Native American/Other), Farmersville (0.4% Native American/Other), and Leola (0.4% Native American/Other). Akron is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ephrata (0.6% Native American/Other), and Rothsville (0.7% Native American/Other).
Akron's Multiracial Population
135 residents of Akron identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Akron roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Akron is ranked #940 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Akron is more Multiracial than neighboring Rothsville (3% Multiracial), Farmersville (1.6% Multiracial), and Leola (2.3% Multiracial). Akron is less Multiracial than neighboring Ephrata (3.6% Multiracial), and Brownstown (3.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.