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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Akron

New York · 3,085 residents · 2.012 sq mi
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Akron has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,313. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $88,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,085
+6%since 1990
from 2,906 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,533 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,444 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+9%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Akron
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,313
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,613 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,712
+43%since 1990
from $12,364 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$437
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $318 in 1990
US average: $602
63.1%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 64.4% in 1990
36.9% rent
2.5
+2%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,829)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(19)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score8%(233)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,999)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(20)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score2.7%(83)
3
−66%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.0%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
−20%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akron, New York?

Akron, New York has about 3,085 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Akron, New York earns about $35,313 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 $88,900, and the typical rent is about $437 a month.

How educated are people in Akron, New York?

About 17.2% 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 8.2% of people in Akron, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Akron, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Akron, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 179 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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