Economy & Jobs — Akron, Alabama
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $34,107 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $18,783 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 12.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 203 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 39.9% |
| Arts Food | 27.5% |
| Transportation | 26.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Gas Stations | 6 |
| Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
