Akron, Indiana facts for kids
Akron is a town in Henry Township, Fulton County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community located in the northern part of the state. In 2020, about 1,125 people lived in Akron.
Quick facts for kids
Akron, Indiana
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Location of Akron in Fulton County, Indiana.
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 Akron, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Akron, Indiana
Location in the United States
Akron, Indiana
Location in North America
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Fulton |
| Township | Henry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,125 |
| • Density | 2,450.98/sq mi (946.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46910
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| Area code | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-00748 |
| GNIS ID | 2397420 |
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History of Akron
Akron is located where two main roads, SR 14 and SR 19, meet. It was first called Newark by people who moved there from Newark, Ohio. But in 1855, its name was changed to Akron, like the city in Ohio.
Dr. Joseph Sippy founded the town on July 4, 1836. He brought settlers to a place where two Native American trails used to cross. The very first building was built where the Methodist church stands today. Dr. Sippy's house was also a secret stop on the Underground Railroad, helping people find freedom.
Geography
Akron covers a small area of land. In 2010, it was about 0.46 square miles (1.19 square kilometers). It's all land, with no large bodies of water inside the town.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 193 | — | |
| 1910 | 768 | — | |
| 1920 | 930 | 21.1% | |
| 1930 | 932 | 0.2% | |
| 1940 | 990 | 6.2% | |
| 1950 | 946 | −4.4% | |
| 1960 | 958 | 1.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,019 | 6.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,045 | 2.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,001 | −4.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,076 | 7.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,167 | 8.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,125 | −3.6% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 1,167 people living in Akron. These people lived in 411 homes. Many of these homes (about 42%) had children under 18. The average age of people in Akron was 33 years old. About 29.6% of residents were under 18, and 14.7% were 65 or older.
Education
The town has a free lending library. It is called the Akron Carnegie Public Library.
See also
In Spanish: Akron (Indiana) para niños
