Akron, IA Demographics

A map of Akron's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,525	1,435	90.3%	92.1%
Hispanic	97	64	5.7%	4.1%
Native American/Other	46	12	2.7%	0.8%
Multiracial	21	46	1.2%	3.0%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Akron, Iowa has an estimated population of 1,689, an increase from the 1,558 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.3% White, 5.7% Hispanic, 2.7% Native American/Other, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa 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 14.9% in 2020 and 18.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Akron is ranked the 194th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 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 203rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Akron's White Population

1,525 residents of Akron, or 90.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Akron is higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Akron ranks 598th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's White population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. White residents' share of Akron's population has decreased from 92.1% to 90.3%.

Akron is more White than neighboring Westfield (74.8% White), and Hawarden (63% White). Akron is less White than neighboring Chatsworth (100% White), Richland (100% White), and Elk Point (93.1% White).

Akron's Black Population

0 residents of Akron, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Akron is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Akron ranks 598th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

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

Akron is less Black than neighboring Elk Point (0.6% 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 slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Akron ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

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

Akron is less Asian than neighboring Elk Point (0.3% Asian).

Akron's Hispanic Population

97 residents of Akron, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Akron is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Akron ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 51.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Akron's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.7%.

Akron is more Hispanic than neighboring Chatsworth (0% Hispanic), Richland (0% Hispanic), and Elk Point (1.4% Hispanic). Akron is less Hispanic than neighboring Westfield (16.3% Hispanic), and Hawarden (36.4% Hispanic).

Akron's Native American/Other Population

46 residents of Akron, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Akron is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Akron ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 283.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Akron's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.7%.

Akron is more Native American/Other than neighboring Westfield (1.6% Native American/Other), Chatsworth (0% Native American/Other), Richland (0% Native American/Other), Hawarden (0.2% Native American/Other), and Elk Point (0.1% Native American/Other).

Akron's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Akron, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Akron is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Akron ranks 435th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Akron's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.2%.

Akron is more Multiracial than neighboring Chatsworth (0% Multiracial), Richland (0% Multiracial), and Hawarden (0.5% Multiracial). Akron is less Multiracial than neighboring Westfield (7.3% Multiracial), and Elk Point (4.5% 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.