How long is the commute from Akron, IN?
Workers who live in Akron, IN take an average of 25.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
2.0% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.8 minutes (±5.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Akron get to work
| Means of transportation | Akron | Fulton County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.7% (±11.1 points) | 77.2% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 22.1% (±11.3 points) | 14.3% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.8 points) | 0.4% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±2.8 points) | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.0% (±2.7 points) | 5.1% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Akron, the average commute is not measurably different from Fulton County (23.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Akron, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fulton County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Fulton County, Akron ranks 6 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 801 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Akron
| Vehicles available | Akron | Fulton County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±2.7 points) | 6.0% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.9% (±8.1 points) | 26.2% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.9% (±13.3 points) | 39.8% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.5% (±13.5 points) | 28.0% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Akron, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Fulton County (6.0%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Akron
| Akron | Fulton County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.0% (±2.7 points) | 5.1% (±1.5 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±3.4 points) | 93.1% (±2.0 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.9% (±5.7 points) | 87.6% (±2.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Akron, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Fulton County (87.6%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (89.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Akron
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | — | 25.8 minutes (±5.8) | — |
| Henry Township (Fulton County) | 1.8 mi | 34.2 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Kosciusko County) | 5.8 mi | 23.8 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Miami County) | 6.3 mi | 30.5 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Seward Township | 6.3 mi | 24.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Allen Township (Miami County) | 7.0 mi | 31.5 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Lake | 7.3 mi | 26.6 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Macy | 7.8 mi | 33.5 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Burket | 8.5 mi | 30.8 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Fulton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry Township (Fulton County) | 34.2 minutes (±6.8) |
| 2 | Wayne Township (Fulton County) | 29.4 minutes (±7.1) |
| 3 | Richland Township (Fulton County) | 28.7 minutes (±6.8) |
| 4 | Kewanna | 27.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 5 | Newcastle Township | 27.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 | Akron | 25.8 minutes (±5.8) |
| 7 | Union Township (Fulton County) | 25.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 8 | Liberty Township (Fulton County) | 24.8 minutes (±6.1) |
| 9 | Rochester | 20.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 10 | Aubbeenaubbee Township | 20.1 minutes (±6.0) |
| 11 | Rochester Township | 19.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 12 | Fulton | 18.2 minutes (±5.4) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Akron
How long is the average commute in Akron?
Workers who live in Akron, IN take an average of 25.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Akron without a car?
1.6% of households in Akron have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Akron?
2.0% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Akron worked from home, and 92.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Akron town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Akron town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Akron town, Indiana
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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