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Akron, PA Population by Age

The median age in Akron, PA is 42.0, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 19.02% were under the age of 15, 17.55% aged 15 to 29, 42.52% aged 30 to 64, 19.77% aged 65 to 84, and 1.14% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Akron, PA population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Akron's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 289 6.99%
5 to 9 years 263 6.36%
10 to 14 years 234 5.66%
15 to 19 years 261 6.32%
20 to 24 years 108 2.61%
25 to 29 years 356 8.62%
30 to 34 years 221 5.35%
35 to 39 years 179 4.33%
40 to 44 years 282 6.82%
45 to 49 years 111 2.69%
50 to 54 years 123 2.98%
55 to 59 years 496 12%
60 to 64 years 345 8.35%
65 to 69 years 333 8.06%
70 to 74 years 227 5.49%
75 to 79 years 133 3.22%
80 to 84 years 124 3%
85 years and over 47 1.14%
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Akron, PA population by age group

Key stats
1,155
Population under 25 years
1,038
Population aged 25-44
1,075
Population aged 45-64
864
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Akron's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Akron, PA population by age group. The largest age group was 55-59 years with a poulation of 496 (12.00% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Akron, PA was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 496 (12.00%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Akron, PA was the 85+ years with a population of 47 (1.14%).

Akron, PA population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Akron, PA's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Akron's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Akron, PA population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 2,280 (55.18% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 988 23.91%
18 to 64 years 2,280 55.18%
85 years and over 864 20.91%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Akron's population under 18 was 23.91%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Akron's working population (between 18 and 64) was 55.18%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Akron's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 20.91% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Akron, PA population pyramid

Population pyramid for Akron, PA is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Akron's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Akron, PA, is 31.7.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Akron, PA, is 34.8.
  • Total dependency ratio for Akron, PA is 66.5.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Akron, PA is 2.9.
The graph shows Akron's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Akron, PA population pyramid i.e. Akron population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Akron, PA's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 209 80 289
5 to 9 years 112 151 263
10 to 14 years 98 136 234
15 to 19 years 80 181 261
20 to 24 years 35 73 108
25 to 29 years 182 174 356
30 to 34 years 142 79 221
35 to 39 years 85 94 179
40 to 44 years 136 146 282
45 to 49 years 60 51 111
50 to 54 years 70 53 123
55 to 59 years 245 251 496
60 to 64 years 133 212 345
65 to 69 years 169 164 333
70 to 74 years 135 92 227
75 to 79 years 77 56 133
80 to 84 years 55 69 124
85 years and over 23 24 47
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Things to know

What is the population of Akron, PA under 18?

Akron's population under the age of 18 is 988, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 23.91% of the total resident population of Akron, PA.

What is the aging population in Akron, PA?

Akron's population aged 65 years and above was 864. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 20.91% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2023
Akron, PA Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Akron age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Akron population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Akron. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Akron by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Akron.

Key observations

The largest age group in Akron, PA was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 496 (12.00%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Akron, PA was the 85+ years with a population of 47 (1.14%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Akron population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Akron is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Akron total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Akron Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Akron, PA Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Akron - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Akron population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Akron. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Akron population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Akron population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Akron is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Akron is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Akron Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Akron, PA Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Akron, PA population pyramid, which represents the Akron population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Akron, PA, is 31.7.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Akron, PA, is 34.8.
  • Total dependency ratio for Akron, PA is 66.5.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Akron, PA is 2.9.

Akron population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Akron population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Akron for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Akron for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Akron for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Akron Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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