Akron, PA Demographics

A map of Akron's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,145	3,570	75.9%	86.0%
Hispanic	391	279	9.4%	6.7%
Multiracial	241	135	5.8%	3.3%
Asian	228	56	5.5%	1.3%
Black	111	92	2.7%	2.2%
Native American/Other	27	20	0.7%	0.5%

Akron, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 4,143, a less than 1% change from the 4,152 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.9% White, 9.4% Hispanic, 5.8% Multiracial, 5.5% Asian, 2.7% Black, and 0.7% 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 Pennsylvania 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 25.4% in 2020 and 40.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Akron is ranked the 350th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 343rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Akron's White Population

3,145 residents of Akron, or 75.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Akron is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Akron ranks 1339th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's White population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. White residents' share of Akron's population has decreased from 86.0% to 75.9%.

Akron is more White than neighboring Rothsville (69.3% White). Akron is less White than neighboring Ephrata (85.9% White), Brownstown (81.2% White), Farmersville (99.8% White), and Leola (77.4% White).

Akron's Black Population

111 residents of Akron, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Akron is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Akron ranks 590th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.7%. Black residents' share of Akron's population has increased from 2.2% to 2.7%.

Akron is more Black than neighboring Ephrata (2.1% Black), Brownstown (0.3% Black), and Farmersville (0% Black). Akron is less Black than neighboring Rothsville (7.1% Black), and Leola (3.3% Black).

Akron's Asian Population

228 residents of Akron, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Akron is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Akron ranks 461st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Asian population has grown by an estimated 307.1%. Asian residents' share of Akron's population has increased from 1.3% to 5.5%.

Akron is more Asian than neighboring Ephrata (1.5% Asian), Rothsville (0% Asian), Farmersville (0% Asian), and Leola (5.2% Asian). Akron is less Asian than neighboring Brownstown (7.1% Asian).

Akron's Hispanic Population

391 residents of Akron, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Akron is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Akron ranks 315th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 40.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Akron's population has increased from 6.7% to 9.4%.

Akron is more Hispanic than neighboring Ephrata (7.3% Hispanic), Brownstown (5.3% Hispanic), and Farmersville (0.2% Hispanic). Akron is less Hispanic than neighboring Rothsville (16.8% Hispanic), and Leola (10.2% Hispanic).

Akron's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Akron, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Akron is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Akron ranks 697th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 35.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Akron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Akron is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ephrata (0.3% Native American/Other), Brownstown (0% Native American/Other), Rothsville (0% Native American/Other), Farmersville (0% Native American/Other), and Leola (0% Native American/Other).

Akron's Multiracial Population

241 residents of Akron, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Akron is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Akron ranks 1001st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 78.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Akron's population has increased from 3.3% to 5.8%.

Akron is more Multiracial than neighboring Ephrata (2.9% Multiracial), Farmersville (0% Multiracial), and Leola (3.9% Multiracial). Akron is less Multiracial than neighboring Brownstown (6.1% Multiracial), and Rothsville (6.8% 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.