Akron, Iowa

Akron is a city in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,486 at the 2010 census.

Akron
City
Motto(s): 
"The peaceful valley of opportunity"
Location of Akron, Iowa
Akron
Location of Akron, Iowa
Akron
Akron (the United States)
Akron
Akron (North America)
Coordinates: 42°49′31″N 96°33′24″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyPlymouth
Government
 • TypeMayor-council
 • MayorSharon Frerichs
Area
 • Total1.24 sq mi (3.20 km2)
 • Land1.24 sq mi (3.20 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,142 ft (348 m)
Population
 • Total1,486
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
1,463
 • Density1,182.70/sq mi (456.48/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
51001
Area code(s)712
FIPS code19-00775
GNIS feature ID0454109
WebsiteCity of Akron

History

Akron was incorporated September 7, 1882.[4] The town's name is a transfer from Akron, Ohio.[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.22 square miles (3.16 km2), all land.[6] Akron is considered the northern gateway to the Loess Hills and the Loess Hills Scenic Byway. These unique hills made up of windblown soil stretch southward from Akron toward St. Joseph, Missouri.

Demographics
Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1890494—    
19001,029+108.3%
19101,130+9.8%
19201,324+17.2%
19301,304−1.5%
19401,314+0.8%
19501,251−4.8%
19601,351+8.0%
19701,324−2.0%
19801,517+14.6%
19901,450−4.4%
20001,489+2.7%
20101,486−0.2%
20191,463−1.5%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-28. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,486 people, 625 households, and 407 families living in the city. The population density was 1,218.0 inhabitants per square mile (470.3/km2). There were 702 housing units at an average density of 575.4 per square mile (222.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.4% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 625 households, of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.9% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 42.1 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 22.9% were from 45 to 64; and 24.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

2000 census
Akron, Iowa, as seen from the industrial park on the south edge of town.

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 1,489 people, 667 households, and 424 families living in the city. The population density was 1,232.4 people per square mile (475.1/km2). There were 707 housing units at an average density of 585.1 per square mile (225.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.13% White, 0.34% African American, 0.07% Native American, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population.

There were 667 households, out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.85.

Akron honor guard in 1921 for Private Albert E. Hoschler, the first from Akron to enlist in the World War I, and the first from Akron killed in battle in France (on March 5, 1918).[9]

23.9% were under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.3% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,583, and the median income for a family was $37,404. Males had a median income of $30,875 versus $21,286 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,631. About 6.2% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public education in the city is operated by Akron–Westfield Community School District, which includes Akron–Westfield Senior High School. The district formed on July 1, 1981, as a merger of the Akron and Westfield school districts.[10]

Notable people

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "List of Incorporated Cities" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  5. Savage, Tom (August 2007). A Dictionary of Iowa Place-Names. University of Iowa Press. p. 21. ISBN 978-1-58729-759-5. ...in honor of Akron, Ohio.
  6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  9. "Pvt. Albert E. Hoschler". IAGenWeb. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
  10. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-02-09. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  11. "Alan Heeger - Biographical". Nobel Foundation. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
  12. "Representative J. Henry Lucken". Iowa Legislature. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
  13. "Representative Frank J. Swanson". Iowa Legislature. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
  14. O'Connor, J.J.; Robertson, E.F. "Anna Johnson Pell Wheeler". University of St Andrews Scotland. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
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