Akron is a town located in Hale County, in the state of Alabama (AL), United States. Nestled in the East South Central division of the South region, it covers an area of 0.6 square miles (2.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 131 ft. With a population of approximately 521 residents, Akron offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 44.91% males and 55.09% females, and it has a population density of 868.33 people per square mile (335.27/km²). Akron lies at a latitude of 32.88 and a longitude of -87.74, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (1.2%), followed by English (0%), German (0%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 35441.