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Akron, IN
Town in Fulton County, Indiana.
Population
954
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,079
ZIP codes
0
Akron and its ZIP codes
Akron at a glance
- Akron is about 11 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,636, 19% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,300 (38% below Indiana) and median rent is $929 a month.
Local data for Akron, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Akron, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,636
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$136,300
Median rent
$929/mo
Homeownership
78.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (391), German Americans (162), Irish Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fulton County. PPP loans are for Akron.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,864
6,275 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,315
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $7,068 per person
How people get to work
Akron, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled22.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Akron, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
303
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
40.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Akron, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.6%
U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts
Cities near Akron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver DamCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Silver LakeTown | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| MacyTown | 7.8 mi | 0.1 |
| BurketTown | 8.5 mi | 0.1 |
| RochesterCity | 9.1 mi | 4.6 |
| MentoneTown | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| ClaypoolTown | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| TalmaCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Nyona LakeCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.4 |
| RoannTown | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| PalestineCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| LaketonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| ChiliCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| DenverTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| TippecanoeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| North ManchesterTown | 13 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Akron, IN in?
- Akron is in Fulton County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Akron, IN?
- About 954 people live in Akron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Akron?
- Nearby places include Beaver Dam (4.5 mi), Silver Lake (7.2 mi), Macy (7.8 mi), Burket (8.5 mi), Rochester (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023