Akron, Pennsylvania
Akron: borough in northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Akron is a city located in the county of Lancaster in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,876 and a population density of 1,214 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,992 inhabitants.
The city was created 142 years ago in 1883.
Quick Facts about Akron
| Population | 3,992 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Postal code | 17501 |
| Area | 3.19 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.1568,-76.2022 |
| Altitude | 1,670 feet / 509 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1884 (142 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:00:45 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,251 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.91% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Akron is located at 40°9'24"N 76°12'8"W (40.1567600, -76.2021700).
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Weather
86°F
Partly Sunny
2 to 13 mph SW
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Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 2 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Akron increased by 2.91% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,876 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,904 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,918 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,925 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,978 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,984 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,982 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,991 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,023 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,015 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,992 | -0.58% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 17,998 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,608 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 8.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,416 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 14,988 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 14.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.9% |
| White only, percent : | 76.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 18.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 67.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,343 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.5% |
Akron zip code is 17501.
County name: Lancaster, County
fips: 42071
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $142,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,119 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $379 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $865 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,315 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.08 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 62,350 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 101,464 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 377,415 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $24,145 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,623 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,588 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,818 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,115 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 535 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 277 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,443 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 237 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,450 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,143.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.99 |
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Akron, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 442356 | Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences | Lancaster (PA) | 17601 |
| 213400 | Lancaster Bible College | Lancaster (PA) | 17601-5036 |
| 213455 | Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork | Lancaster (PA) | 17602 |
| 216296 | Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | Lancaster (PA) | 17602-3198 |
| 212577 | Franklin and Marshall College | Lancaster (PA) | 17604-3003 |
Nearby Transit Stations (24)
Rail and bus stations connected to Akron, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| PAR | Parkesburg | W. First and S. Culvert Streets | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| COT | Coatesville | Third Ave. and Fleetwood St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Akron.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Post Office | Akron (PA) | 17501 |
| Ephrata Post Office | Ephrata (PA) | 17522 |
| Brownstown Post Office | Brownstown (PA) | 17508 |
| Talmag Post Office | Talmage (PA) | 17580 |
| Leola Post Office | Leola (PA) | 17540 |
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Other cities in Lancaster County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lancaster County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hempfield | 40,558 | A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. |
| Lancaster | 17,106 | City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| West Lampeter | 15,983 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Ephrata | 13,801 | City of the state Washington, United States |
| Elizabethtown | 11,494 | Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Columbia | 10,295 | Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lititz | 10,022 | Borough in northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Conewago | 8,536 | Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Millersville | 8,289 | City in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Mount Joy | 8,071 | Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Willow Street | 7,578 | Census designated place |
| Clay | 6,939 | Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| East Earl | 6,899 | Township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Leacock | 5,783 | Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Union | 5,661 | Township in southeastern Union County, Pennsylvania |
| New Holland | 5,547 | Borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Akron distances to largest Pennsylvania cities