Akron
Town in Hale County, Alabama
Akron is a town in Hale County, Alabama, with 225 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 131 ft (40 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Eutaw, 9.5 miles W.
- 225residents (2020 Census)
- 131 ftelevation · 40 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 328 / sq mipopulation density
- 35441ZIP code
About Akron
Akron () is a town in Hale County, Alabama, United States. On January 18, 1906, landowners Charles E. Waller, Charles Lichtman and M.H. Murphy sold at public auction a great number of individual business and residential lots which would be developed into the town of Akron, Alabama. Akron became the fastest growing town in Hale County, and in a few years had grown to include a modern post office, railroad depot, various retail businesses, barber shop, hotel, drug store, concrete and block factory, wheel spoke factory, lumber mills, and attractive residences. The town was incorporated in March 1918. As of the 2020 census, Akron had a population of 225. Akron has one site on the National Register of Historic Places, the Greek Revival cottage known as Tanglewood.
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Living in Akron
- Median household income
- $34,107
- Median home value
- $77,000
- Median age
- 39.8
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Akron had 225 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 225 |
|---|---|
| Density | 328 per sq mi (127 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Akron at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Hale County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 225 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.69 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8794° N, 87.7406° W |
| ZIP code | 35441 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0100676 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Akron
- Eutaw9.5 mi W
- Moundville10.4 mi NE
- Union12.5 mi NW
- Greensboro15.0 mi SE
- Forkland17.6 mi SW
- Boligee18.4 mi SW
- Newbern23.2 mi SE
- Gainesville24.8 mi W
- Coker25.4 mi N
- Epes26.4 mi SW
- Demopolis26.7 mi S
- Northport27.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Akron
What county is Akron in?
Akron is in Hale County, Alabama.
What is the population of Akron, AL?
225 people lived in Akron at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Akron, AL?
The ZIP code of Akron is 35441.
What is the elevation of Akron?
131 feet (40 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Akron?
Eutaw (9.5 mi), Moundville (10.4 mi), Union (12.5 mi), Greensboro (15.0 mi), Forkland (17.6 mi).
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