Akron, PA

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2023 Population

4,133

0.0484% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.2

8.71% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

7.04%

22.8% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$74,360

9.09% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$250,400

4.46% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

2,127

0.188% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Akron, PA had a population of 4.13k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $74,360. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Akron, PA declined from 4,135 to 4,133, a −0.0484% decrease and its median household income grew from $68,164 to $74,360, a 9.09% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Akron, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.3%), Other (Hispanic) (6.36%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.47%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.02%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.6%).

None of the households in Akron, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.4% of the residents in Akron, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Akron, PA was $250,400, and the homeownership rate was 59.9%.

Most people in Akron, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Akron, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Akron, PA is home to a population of 4.13k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.65% of Akron, PA residents were born outside of the country (192 people).

In 2023, there were 12.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.28k people) in Akron, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 263 Other (Hispanic) and 226 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.4%

2023 Citizenship

98%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.4% of Akron, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Akron, PA was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Akron, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Akron, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.28k ± 356
Other (Hispanic)
263 ± 265
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
226 ± 140

9.39%

Hispanic Population

388 people

9.39% of the people in Akron, PA are hispanic (388 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Akron, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
99,082 ± 7,698 people
Dominican Republic
90,229 ± 7,349 people
China
69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

Foreign-Born Population

4.65%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

192 people

4.72%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

195 people

As of 2023, 4.65% of Akron, PA residents (192 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Akron, PA was 4.72%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Akron, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
73 ± 45
Vietnam
67 ± 55
Gulf War (1990s)
35 ± 31

Akron, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Akron, PA employs 2.13k people. The largest industries in Akron, PA are Manufacturing (414 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (385 people), and Retail Trade (295 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($71,974), Manufacturing ($63,000), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($47,276).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.13k

2023 Value

± 289

−0.188%

1 Year decline

± 18.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Akron, PA declined at a rate of −0.188%, from 2.13k employees to 2.13k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Akron, PA, are Sales & Related Occupations (255 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (234 people), and Production Occupations (214 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Akron, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.13k

2023 Value

± 289

−0.188%

1 Year decline

± 18.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Akron, PA declined at a rate of −0.188%, from 2.13k employees to 2.13k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Akron, PA, are Manufacturing (414 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (385 people), and Retail Trade (295 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Akron, PA, though some of these residents may live in Akron, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,176

Median earning men ± $9,364

$37,045

Median earning women ± $3,317

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($107,917), Manufacturing ($76,250), and Public Administration ($71,974).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($45,600), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,519), and Manufacturing ($38,611).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Akron, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.491%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Akron, PA was $250,400 in 2023, which is 0.825 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $239,700 to $250,400, a 4.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Akron, PA is 59.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Akron, PA have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Akron, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$250,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$15,014

$1,013

Median Property Taxes

±$163

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Akron, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Akron, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.9%

Homeownership

2023

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 59.9% of the housing units in Akron, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Akron, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 124.02

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Akron, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$74,360

Median Household Income

± $7,712

1.69k

Number of Households

± 242

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.69k households in Akron, PA grew to $74,360 from the previous year's value of $68,164.

The following chart displays the households in Akron, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Akron, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (73.1%)
Carpooled (11.7%)
Worked At Home (9.79%)

In 2023, 73.1% of workers in Akron, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.7%) and those who worked at home (9.79%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Akron, PA have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.06% of the workforce in Akron, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Akron, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Akron, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Akron, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.04% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Akron, PA (290 out of 4.12k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Akron, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93% of the population of Akron, PA has health coverage, with 52.1% on employee plans, 15.3% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 0.823% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lancaster County, PA see 1369 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.436% decrease from the previous year (1375 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1736 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 575 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Lancaster County, PA.

1,369 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lancaster County, PA

Primary care physicians in Lancaster County, PA see an average of 1,369 patients per year. This represents a 0.436% decrease from the previous year (1,375 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lancaster County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 32.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.97%

Uninsured

52.1%

Employer Coverage

15.3%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

0.823%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Akron, PA declined by 30.7% from 10.1% to 6.97%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Akron, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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