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Akron, AL


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Akron, Alabama

Akron, Alabama, in Hale county, is 25 miles SW of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 203 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 521 people in the town.

The People and Families of Akron

In Akron, about 39% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Akron. The kids here are young and many. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Akron has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Akron had a median family income of $21,250.

Akron Housing

Approximately 68% of housing in Akron is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Akron contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Akron, 97% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the town.

High Points

Akron strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyAkron Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Akron Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Akron Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Akron, AL

Comparing Akron to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity98
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population21
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults12
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33
Short Commute Times11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents108
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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