Economy & Jobs — Akron, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $58,636 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$67,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,046 |
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| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 548 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 39.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 16.8% |
| Arts Food | 10.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 23 |
| Fast Food | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| New Car Dealers | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Bars | 5 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
