Akron Town, Alabama
As of the census of 2000, there were 521 people in the town, organized into 207 households, and 142 families living in the town. The population density was 939.2 people per square mile (362.63/kmē), it is Alabama's 61st most densely populated town. There were 239 housing units at an average density of 434.5 per square mile (167.76/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.52 persons, and the average family size was 3.15 persons. In the town Age distribution was 29.4% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 81.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68.8 males. The median age is 32.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Akron Town was 29 and 34.8 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 17.85% White, 81% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.15% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $19875, it is Alabama's 52nd poorest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $21250, it is Alabama's 21st poorest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $10929, it is 44th poorest town by per capita income in Alabama. The median income is $18125, Males had a median income of $21484 versus $12778 for females.
In 2000, 114 pupils and students, of which 44.74% are male and 55.26% are female, 21.88% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 0% nursery or pri school, 7.89% kindergarten, 60.53% elementary school, 20.18% high school and 11.4% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 521 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 449 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 449 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 449 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 442 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 440 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 432 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 433 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 432 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 435 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 436 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 0 | ||
| Kindergarten | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Elementary school | 39 | 30 | 69 |
| High school | 7 | 16 | 23 |
| College or graduate school | 2 | 11 | 13 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron town, Alabama | $19875 | $21250 | $10929 |
| Hale County, Alabama | $25807 | $31875 | $12661 |
| Alabama, United States | $34135 | $41657 | $18189 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |