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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

Total population
3,085
+6%since 1990
from 2,906 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.1
+9%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Akron
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.7%(176)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.4%(198)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.4%(229)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.9%(183)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.8%(180)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.8%(395)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414.6%(450)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.2%(406)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.7%(299)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.5%(263)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 848%(246)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.9%(60)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

Median home value
$88,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$437
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $318 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 64.4% in 1990
36.9% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Akron on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,829)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(19)
Asian0.2%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,999)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(20)
Asian0%(1)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican4.2%(123)
Mexican2.7%(77)
Asian origin
Filipino0.7%(19)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German38.1%(1,103)
English20.1%(582)
Irish16%(464)
Italian14%(406)
Polish12.7%(369)
Scottish2.9%(83)
American2.6%(75)
Swiss1.5%(43)
French1.2%(34)
Dutch1%(28)
British0.6%(16)
Lithuanian0.5%(15)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Guyanese0.4%(13)
Hungarian0.4%(11)
Norwegian0.4%(11)
Arab0.3%(9)
Lebanese0.3%(9)
Austrian0.3%(8)
Welsh0.2%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
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

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.4%(285)
Married61.7%(694)
Widowed3%(34)
Divorced9.9%(111)
Women 15+
Never married21.8%(304)
Married48.5%(676)
Widowed16%(223)
Divorced13.8%(192)
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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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