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Akron, Iowa, in Plymouth county, is 23 miles N of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 113 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 1,489 people in the city.
In Akron, about 63% of adults are married. In Akron, lots of people live on their own.
The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Akron had a median family income of $37,404.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($200) in Akron. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 72% of housing in Akron is owner-occupied.
In Akron, 90% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city.
Comparing Akron to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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