Akron, IN Demographics

A map of Akron's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	538	712	56.4%	63.3%
Hispanic	402	387	42.1%	34.4%
Multiracial	14	20	1.5%	1.8%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.3%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Akron, Indiana has an estimated population of 954, a large decrease from the 1,125 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.4% White, 42.1% Hispanic, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Indiana 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 48.1% in 2020 and 50.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Akron is ranked the 363rd most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 314th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Akron's White Population

538 residents of Akron, or 56.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Akron is significantly lower than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Akron ranks 672nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's White population has declined by an estimated 24.4%. White residents' share of Akron's population has decreased from 63.3% to 56.4%.

Akron is less White than neighboring Burket (94.6% White), Macy (94.5% White), Mentone (93.5% White), Silver Lake (95.6% White), and Roann (92.7% 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 lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Akron ranks 454th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 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 Burket (3.4% Black), Macy (1% Black), and Silver Lake (0.1% 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 Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Akron ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

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

Akron is less Asian than neighboring Macy (1% Asian), and Silver Lake (1.1% Asian).

Akron's Hispanic Population

402 residents of Akron, or 42.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Akron is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Akron ranks 7th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Akron's population has increased from 34.4% to 42.1%.

Akron is more Hispanic than neighboring Burket (1.5% Hispanic), Macy (0% Hispanic), Mentone (4% Hispanic), Silver Lake (1.8% Hispanic), and Roann (6.9% 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 Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Akron ranks 564th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 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 Mentone (0.4% Native American/Other).

Akron's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Akron, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Akron is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Akron ranks 618th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Akron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Akron is more Multiracial than neighboring Burket (0.5% Multiracial), and Roann (0.4% Multiracial). Akron is less Multiracial than neighboring Macy (3.5% Multiracial), and Mentone (2.1% 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.