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Akron, Alabama Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Akron is 300, with 48% male and 52% female. The town has maintained a stable population in recent years, typical of small rural communities in western Alabama.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1918
  • County: Hale County
  • Land area: 0.9 square miles
  • Population density: 333 people per square mile
  • Area code: 205
  • Zip code: 35441

Geography and Location

Akron is a small town in western Alabama, located in Hale County. It is situated near the Black Warrior River, which is a key feature of the region. The surrounding landscape consists of flat farmlands and forests, typical of Alabama’s Black Belt region. The town is located approximately 30 miles south of Tuscaloosa, providing residents with access to larger urban amenities. Akron experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters.

Demographics

Median resident age: 32.5 years
Median household income: $19,875
Median house value: $38,300

Population by Race

Races in Akron:

  • Black (81.0%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (17.7%)
  • Hispanic (1.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)

Ancestries: United States (1.2%).

Elevation: 131 feet

Land area: 0.6 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Akron

  • High school or higher: 66.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 6.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 6.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 38.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Akron town

  • Never married: 35.5%
  • Now married: 36.3%
  • Separated: 6.6%
  • Widowed: 9.9%
  • Divorced: 11.7%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +52 (+11.1%).

Map of Akron, AL

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Akron:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Akron:

  • TUSCALOOSA REGIONAL (about 26 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Abbreviation: TCL)
  • GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGIONAL (about 71 miles; COLUMBUS/W POINT/STARKVILL, MS; Abbreviation: GTR)
  • COLUMBUS AFB (about 71 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; Abbreviation: CBM)

Other public-use airports nearest to Akron:

  • EUTAW MUNI (about 9 miles; EUTAW, AL; Abbreviation: 3A7)
  • MOUNDVILLE (about 10 miles; MOUNDVILLE, AL; Abbreviation: L44)
  • GREENSBORO MUNI (about 16 miles; GREENSBORO, AL; Abbreviation: 7A0)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Akron:

  • SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 25 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,635)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (about 32 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Full-time enrollment: 17,453)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO (about 63 miles; MONTEVALLO, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,651)
  • MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN (about 65 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,115)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (about 73 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Full-time enrollment: 12,178)
  • BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 78 miles; SUMITON, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,670)
  • SAMFORD UNIVERSITY (about 78 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,106)

Schools

Public high school in Akron:

  • AKRON COMMUNITY SCHOOL EAST (Students: 182; Location: 141 COLLEGE S; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Akron:

  • AKRON COMMUNITY SCHOOL WEST (Students: 242; Location: 131 5TH AVE S; Grades: KG – 06)

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