Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Akron, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,143

Median Agei

36.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.9%3,145

Hispanic/Latino

9.4%391

Two or More

5.8%241

Asian

5.5%228

Black

2.7%111

Other

0.7%27

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%177

High School Diploma

36.9%1,072

Some College (<1 yr)

4.2%122

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%404

Associate's Degree

11.2%327

Bachelor's Degree

13.9%405

Master's Degree

5%144

Doctorate

2%58

HS or Higher

93.2%

BA or Higher

20.9%

Graduate+

6.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$264,600

Median Renti

$1,162

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.3%1,055

Renter-Occupied

36.7%611

Total Units

1,692

Homeownership

63.3%

Vacancy Rate

1.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%24

$50K–$100K

2.6%27

$150K–$200K

14.9%157

$200K–$300K

49.7%524

$300K–$500K

27%285

$500K–$1M

2.8%30

$1M+

0.8%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

126

$1,000–$1,250

236

$1,250–$1,500

128

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

4%68

2000–2009

5.6%95

1990–1999

7.7%130

1980–1989

11%186

1970–1979

23%389

1960–1969

12.9%218

1950–1959

12.5%211

1940–1949

9%152

1939 or earlier

14.4%243

Heating Fuel

Electricity

56.7%945

Fuel Oil

30.1%501

Bottled/LP Gas

6.9%115

Other

2.9%49

Utility Gas

1.6%27

Wood

1.1%18

No Fuel

0.7%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$76,569

Mean Household Incomei

$91,148

Per Capita Incomei

$37,326

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

1.3%

Labor Forcei

2,181

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

206(6.8% of civilian adults)