Map of Akron city, Iowa

Akron is a city in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,558 at the 2020 census.

Akron city overview:
Name:	Akron city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Iowa
County:	Plymouth County
Elevation:	1,142 ft (348 m)
Total Area:	1.23 sq mi (3.19 km²)
Land Area:	1.23 sq mi (3.19 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	1,558
Population Density:	1,264.61/sq mi (488.20/km²)
ZIP code:	51001
Area code:	712
FIPS code:	1900775
GNISfeature ID:	0454109

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History

Akron was incorporated September 7, 1882. The town’s name is a transfer from Akron, Ohio.

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.22 square miles (3.16 km), all land. Akron is considered the northern gateway to the Loess Hills and the Loess Hills Scenic Byway. These unique hills made up of windblown soil stretch southward from Akron toward St. Joseph, Missouri.