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Akron, NY
Village in Erie County, New York.
Population
2,897
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,436
ZIP codes
0
Akron and its ZIP codes
Akron at a glance
- Akron is about 3.4 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,935, 48% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,000 (51% below New York) and median rent is $739 a month.
Local data for Akron, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Akron, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,935
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$207,000
Median rent
$739/mo
Homeownership
58.3%
Bachelor's or higher
28.7%
Median age
53.0
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,103), Irish Americans (464), Italian Americans (406).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Erie County. PPP loans are for Akron.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,996
464,902 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,801
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$8B
FY 2026, $8,436 per person
How people get to work
Akron, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Akron, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,242
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,364
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 19°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Akron, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Akron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClarenceCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2.8 |
| CorfuVillage | 5.9 mi | 1 |
| Clarence CenterCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.3 |
| AldenVillage | 8.1 mi | 2.7 |
| Town LineCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Harris HillCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 4 |
| RapidsCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 3.6 |
| LancasterVillage | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| OakfieldVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| South LockportCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.2 |
| GasportCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| DepewVillage | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| WilliamsvilleVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| MiddleportVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| AlexanderVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| LockportCity | 15 mi | 8.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Akron, NY in?
- Akron is in Erie County, New York.
- What is the population of Akron, NY?
- About 2,897 people live in Akron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Akron?
- Nearby places include Clarence (5.7 mi), Corfu (5.9 mi), Clarence Center (7 mi), Alden (8.1 mi), Town Line (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023