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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Akron

New York · 2,906 residents · 2.012 sq mi
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Akron has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,613. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $65,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,906
−6%vs 2000
vs 3,085 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,444 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 1,533 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.9
−8%vs 2000
vs 39.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Akron
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,613
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,313 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,364
−30%vs 2000
vs $17,712 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$65,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $88,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$318
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $437 in 2000
US average: $450
64.4%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.1% in 2000
35.6% rent
2.5
−2%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,999)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(20)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(83)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,829)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(19)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other2%(59)
Diversity Score8%(233)
8
+197%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.2%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.4%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.9%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.4 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Akron, New York?

Akron, New York has about 2,906 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Akron, New York?

The typical household in Akron, New York earns about $26,613 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Akron, New York expensive?

In Akron, New York, the median home is worth about $65,500, and the typical rent is about $318 a month.

How educated are people in Akron, New York?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Akron, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Akron, New York?

About 7.8% of people in Akron, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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