Akron, AL Demographics

A map of Akron's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	163	199	67.1%	88.4%
White	44	19	18.1%	8.4%
Multiracial	36	4	14.8%	1.8%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.9%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Akron, Alabama has an estimated population of 243, an increase from the 225 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.1% Black, 18.1% White, 14.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Akron, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Akron has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Akron, that probability was 21.0% in 2020 and 49.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Akron is ranked the 490th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. 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 was ranked the 488th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Akron's White Population

44 residents of Akron, or 18.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Akron is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Akron ranks 573rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's White population has grown by an estimated 131.6%. White residents' share of Akron's population has increased from 8.4% to 18.1%.

Akron is more White than neighboring Eutaw (12.3% White), Union (0% White), and Forkland (9.2% White). Akron is less White than neighboring Moundville (40.4% White), and Greensboro (27.6% White).

Akron's Black Population

163 residents of Akron, or 67.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Akron is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Akron ranks 19th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.1%. Black residents' share of Akron's population has decreased from 88.4% to 67.1%.

Akron is more Black than neighboring Moundville (45.8% Black), and Greensboro (63.4% Black). Akron is less Black than neighboring Eutaw (85.5% Black), Union (99.1% Black), and Forkland (89.7% Black).

Akron's Asian Population

0 residents of Akron, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Akron is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Akron ranks 117th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Akron's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Akron is less Asian than neighboring Eutaw (0.1% Asian), and Greensboro (0.7% Asian).

Akron's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Akron, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Akron is lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Akron ranks 551st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Akron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Akron is less Hispanic than neighboring Eutaw (0.1% Hispanic), Moundville (2.9% Hispanic), Greensboro (0.3% Hispanic), and Forkland (1.1% Hispanic).

Akron's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Akron, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Akron is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Akron ranks 509th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Akron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Akron is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eutaw (0.3% Native American/Other), Moundville (0.2% Native American/Other), and Greensboro (2.8% Native American/Other).

Akron's Multiracial Population

36 residents of Akron, or 14.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Akron is considerably higher than in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Akron ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 800.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Akron's population has increased from 1.8% to 14.8%.

Akron is more Multiracial than neighboring Eutaw (1.7% Multiracial), Moundville (10.7% Multiracial), Union (0.9% Multiracial), Greensboro (5.2% Multiracial), and Forkland (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.