Census Bureau data for Akron town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Akron town
- What is the median household income in Akron town?
- The median household income in Akron town is $59,470 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Akron town?
- The poverty rate in Akron town is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Akron town?
- $186,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Akron town?
- The median gross rent in Akron town is $1,070 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Akron town residents have a college degree?
- 27.0% of adults in Akron town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,681
Median Income
$59,470
Median Home Value
$186,500
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.5%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,294 (+28.8%)
Home Value:
+$68,200 (+57.7%)
Poverty Rate:
-9.8 pp (-79%)
Bachelor's+:
+15.0 pp (+125%)
Unemployment:
-0.5 pp (-25%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,681
Median Age
44.0
Female
50.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 81.5%
Black 1.4%
Two or More 8.7%
Other 5.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
12.0%
Cuban
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$59,470
±$5,287
-$33,000 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$83,520
Median Family Income
$71,346
Poverty Rate
2.6%
-3.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
5.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
9.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
17.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.2%
$10–15k
3.2%
$15–25k
10.3%
$25–35k
14.1%
$35–50k
9.4%
$50–75k
21.8%
$75–100k
17.6%
$100–150k
7.4%
$150–200k
3.8%
$200k+
7.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
903
Owner-Occupied
70.4%
Renter-Occupied
29.6%
Vacancy Rate
13.0%
Median Home Value
$186,500
-$315,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,070
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
26.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
25.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
13.9%
$50–100k
9.8%
$100–200k
14.1%
$200–300k
28.4%
$300–500k
17.4%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
$1M+
1.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.2%
$500–1k
30.2%
$1–1.5k
57.3%
$1.5–2k
6.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.2%
1 vehicle
36.0%
2 vehicles
32.3%
3+
27.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
86.3%
Single-fam. att.
0.1%
2–4 units
3.9%
5–19 units
1.4%
20+ units
0.8%
Mobile home
3.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
32.2%
1940–1969
7.8%
1970–1999
12.0%
2000–2009
5.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
90.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
27.0%
-17.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
7.9%
Some College / Associate
23.9%
Less Than High School
3.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Unemployment Rate
1.5%
-3.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.1%
Self-Employed
8.4%
Government Workers
39.2%
Private For-Profit
52.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.3%
Public Admin
18.2%
Finance
10.2%
Construction
8.4%
Retail
7.8%
Transportation
6.1%
Wholesale
6.1%
Arts/Entmt.
4.3%
Manufacturing
4.1%
Agriculture
4.1%
Prof. Services
1.0%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
Management
40.5%
Sales
21.5%
Food Prep
19.3%
Construction
13.2%
Production
5.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
19.6 min
Drove Alone
84.8%
Carpool
7.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
6.1%
Walked
2.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
786
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
48.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
2.5%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
4.3%
15–19
4.8%
20–24
7.6%
25–34
11.5%
35–44
13.5%
45–54
12.1%
55–64
4.7%
65–74
9.9%
75–84
10.7%
85+
5.4%
Under 18: 15.9%
Working age (18–64): 84.1%
65 and over: 23.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.3%
Naturalized Citizen
19.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.5%
With a Disability
18.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
82.7%
Has a Computer
90.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
81.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023