Akron, IA population by race
The table below shows Akron's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,502 | 95.06% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 46 | 2.91% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 29 | 1.84% |
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Akron population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Akron has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Akron's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Akron population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 95.06% are white, 0.19% are Black or African American, 2.91% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 1.84% are multiracial.
Akron 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Akron is White with a population of 1,502 (95.06% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 29 (1.84% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Akron, IA
By ethnicity, 44 (2.78% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,536 (97.22% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Akron, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,464 (95.31% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Akron, IA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Akron's Non-Hispanic population.
Akron Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 1,464 | 95.31% |
| Black or African American alone | 3 | 0.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 46 | 2.99% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 23 | 1.50% |
Among the Hispanic population in Akron, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 38 (86.36% of the total Hispanic population).
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Akron, IA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Akron's Hispanic population.
Akron Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 38 | 86.36% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 13.64% |
Things to know
What percentage of Akron, IA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.78% of Akron population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Akron, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 38 (86.36% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Akron, IA have?
Akron, IA has 3 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.19% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Akron is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Akron, IA?
With 97.22% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Akron.
That being said, with a 2.91% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Akron.
What is the majority race in Akron, IA?
With a population of 1,502 (95.06% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Akron.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Akron, with 2.91% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
