Akron, Michigan facts for kids
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Location of Akron in Tuscola County, Michigan
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 Akron, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Akron, Michigan
Location in the United States
Akron, Michigan
Location in North America
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 349 |
| • Density | 370.49/sq mi (143.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
48701
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-00700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397920 |
Akron is a small village in Tuscola County, located in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 349 people lived there.
The village is situated on the edge of two areas: Akron Township to the north and Fairgrove Township to the south. The village itself is split almost equally between these two townships. Akron also has a post office with the ZIP code 48701. This post office serves parts of Akron Township, Fairgrove Township, and other nearby areas like Wisner Township, Columbia Township, and Almer Township.
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History of Akron
Akron was first settled in 1854 by a person named Charles H. Beach. Because of him, the area was first known as Beach's Corners.
The name was changed to Akron in 1857. This happened when a post office was officially opened in the village.
Geography of Akron
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village of Akron covers a total area of about 0.94 square miles (2.44 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population of Akron
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 505 | — | |
| 1930 | 441 | −12.7% | |
| 1940 | 413 | −6.3% | |
| 1950 | 431 | 4.4% | |
| 1960 | 503 | 16.7% | |
| 1970 | 525 | 4.4% | |
| 1980 | 538 | 2.5% | |
| 1990 | 421 | −21.7% | |
| 2000 | 461 | 9.5% | |
| 2010 | 402 | −12.8% | |
| 2020 | 349 | −13.2% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
Based on the census from 2010, there were 402 people living in Akron. These people lived in 160 different homes, and 105 of these were family homes. The village had about 427.7 people per square mile. There were also 182 housing units available.
Most of the people in Akron were White (96.3%). A small number were Native American (0.2%) or from other races. About 6.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 27.9% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 15.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 34.8 years. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.5%) and females (51.5%).
See also
In Spanish: Akron (Míchigan) para niños
