Akins
Census-designated place in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma

Akins is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, with 405 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 597 ft (182 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hanson, 4.5 miles SW.
- 405residents (2020 Census)
- 597 ftelevation · 182 m
- 13.6 sq miland area · 35.2 km²
- 30 / sq mipopulation density
- 74948ZIP code
About Akins
Akins is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States. It is part of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Akins had a population of 405.
The post office existed from February 16, 1894, until December 31, 1943. It is said to be named for Robert Akins, a mail carrier.
Sequoyah's Cabin, a national historic site, is located about two miles northeast of the town.
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Living in Akins
- Median household income
- $31,875
- Median home value
- $117,700
- Median age
- 56.9
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Akins had 405 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 405 |
|---|---|
| Density | 30 per sq mi (11 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Akins at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Sequoyah County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 405 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.60 sq mi (35.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4942° N, 94.6576° W |
| ZIP code | 74948 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4000900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Akins
- Hanson4.5 mi SW
- Stoney Point5.0 mi N
- Long6.7 mi E
- Liberty6.7 mi E
- Belfonte6.9 mi NE
- Brushy6.9 mi NW
- Muldrow7.1 mi SE
- Gans7.6 mi S
- Sallisaw8.8 mi W
- Nicut9.2 mi NE
- Remy9.2 mi E
- Badger Lee9.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Akins
What county is Akins in?
Akins is in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Akins, OK?
405 people lived in Akins at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Akins, OK?
The ZIP code of Akins is 74948.
What is the elevation of Akins?
597 feet (182 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Akins?
Hanson (4.5 mi), Stoney Point (5.0 mi), Long (6.7 mi), Liberty (6.7 mi), Belfonte (6.9 mi).
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