About Akron
Set in the western part of Alabama, Akron is a tiny community, home to 233 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Akron is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.69 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 338 residents per square mile.
📰 Akron News Today
- Bernice Payne Morrison Obituary May 25, 2026 magnoliafh.com · May 25
- Akron Softball Earns First Ever NCAA Tournament Victory with 1-0 Win over South Alabama University of Akron Athletics · May 16
- Is Akron the best Cinderella bet to reach the Sweet 16 in the 2026 NCAA tournament? Busting Brackets · Mar 16
- The Most Threatening Stats from Alabama's Potential Opponents in Tampa: Just a Minute Sports Illustrated · Mar 18
- William Spencer Walker, Jr. Obituary Jan 6, 2026 Legacy obituary · Jan 10
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What Makes Akron Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Akron — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)233
Rank in state#393 of 463
Land area0.69 sq mi
Density338/sq mi
Coordinates32.8791, -87.7409