The location of Akron
Welcome to Akron ...
The village of Akron is located in Michigan's Thumb.
Akron is located in Tuscola County.
The location of Akron has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>
When the people of Akron refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Akronite<2>
From the Census Estimates for 2017, Akron has a population of 377 people<3> (see below for details).
The community of Akron is 630 feet [192 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Akron lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Akron is located in the (989) area code.
The ZIP code for Akron: 48701<5>
Population Details ...
At the time of the 2010 Census, Akron had a population of 402 people. This makes Akron the county's 10th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 402 people, the population of Akron decreased 12.8% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 461 people).
Taken from the 2017 Census Estimates, Akron had an population of 377 people. This is a decrease of 6.22% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 18.22% since the 2000 Census).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Akron.
Communities near Akron ...
A sample of nearby communities can be found below.
Please note that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance and not the distance if you are driving.<6>.
| Community | 2017 Population | Dir | Distance |
| Bay City [Map] | 33,188 | W | 18 miles [29 km] |
| Caro [Map] | 4,025 | SE | 7 miles [11.3 km] |
| Cass City [Map] | 2,298 | E | 17 miles [27.4 km] |
| Essexville [Map] | 3,326 | W | 16 miles [25.7 km] |
| Frankenmuth [Map] | 5,247 | SW | 19 miles [30.6 km] |
| Mayville [Map] | 895 | SE | 17 miles [27.4 km] |
To learn more about neighboring communities and counties, please visit the Nearby Page for Akron.
Communities Also Named Akron ...
Using our Gazetteer, we have found that there are 18 communities that are also named Akron - they are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas (4), Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Utah and West Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Akron.
See Our Genealogy Helper Page ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
- We have a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Akron. If available, we provide a satellite view of the cemetery.
- Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Akron. Our list includes information such as whether the community had a post office or railroad service in 1895.
- We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Akron.
These sections can be found on our Genealogy Helper Page for Akron:
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Akron ...
Looking for more information about Akron? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Akron, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Akron.
Other Roadside Stops ...
Index of Cities, Towns and Villages for Michigan
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Akron. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Tuscola County: www.tuscolacounty.org/
The official website for State of Michigan: https://www.michigan.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we have found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <2> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Akron refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a village's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Akron may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Akron. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Akron - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a village (such as Akron). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Akron or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Akron) to Point B. If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Akron. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from Akron Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Akron. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 43.5667, Longitude: -83.5143 [Map]. In this case, the coordinates for Akron have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |