Demographics & People — Akron, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,660 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,800 |
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| Median Age | 41.2 |
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| Total Households | 748 |
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| Family Households | 427 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.19 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0635 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,566 |
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| Black or African American | 5 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 572 |
| German | 550 |
| Irish | 239 |
| English | 157 |
| Dutch | 99 |
| Other groups | 96 |
| Norwegian | 55 |
| Danish | 48 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| French (except Basque) | 38 |
Language
| English Only | 1,566 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,575 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 111 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,208 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Akron, Iowa.
