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Akron, AL
Town in Hale County, Alabama.
Population
243
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
354
ZIP codes
0
Akron and its ZIP codes
Akron at a glance
- Akron is about 3.5 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
Local data for Akron, AL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hale County. PPP loans are for Akron.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,832
2,665 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,326
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $8,732 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Akron, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
295
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
63
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
54.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Akron, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.0%
U.S. 33.3% +14.7 pts
Diabetes
20.9%
U.S. 12.1% +8.8 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Akron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EutawCity | 9.1 mi | 11.9 |
| MoundvilleTown | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| UnionTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| GreensboroCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| ForklandTown | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| BoligeeTown | 18 mi | 4 |
| NewbernTown | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| GainesvilleTown | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| CokerTown | 25 mi | 1.9 |
| DemopolisCity | 26 mi | 17.7 |
| EpesTown | 27 mi | 6.6 |
| CottondaleCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.4 |
| HoltCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.2 |
| NorthportCity | 28 mi | 18 |
| AlicevilleCity | 30 mi | 4.6 |
| MarionCity | 30 mi | 10.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Akron, AL in?
- Akron is in Hale County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Akron, AL?
- About 243 people live in Akron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Akron?
- Nearby places include Eutaw (9.1 mi), Moundville (11 mi), Union (12 mi), Greensboro (15 mi), Forkland (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023