Akron
Village in Erie County, New York
Akron is a village in Erie County, New York, with 2,888 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 741 ft (226 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clarence, 6.0 miles SW.
- 2,888residents (2020 Census)
- 741 ftelevation · 226 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 1,432 / sq mipopulation density
- 14001ZIP code
About Akron
Akron (Seneca: Heyó:ögëh) is a village in Erie County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Akron had a population of 2,888. The name derives from the Greek word ἄκρον signifying a summit or high point. It is part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area.
Akron is located in the town of Newstead on the west and north slopes of a hill. NY 93 passes through the village.
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Living in Akron
- Median household income
- $44,935
- Median home value
- $207,000
- Median rent
- $739/mo
- Median age
- 53
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Akron had 2,888 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,888 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,432 per sq mi (553 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Akron at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 2,888 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.02 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0180° N, 78.4978° W |
| ZIP code | 14001 |
| Official website | www2.erie.gov/akron |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3600441 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Akron
- Clarence6.0 mi SW
- Corfu6.2 mi SE
- Clarence Center6.8 mi W
- Alden8.2 mi S
- Rapids9.2 mi NW
- Town Line9.6 mi S
- Harris Hill9.7 mi W
- Lancaster11.9 mi SW
- Oakfield11.9 mi E
- South Lockport12.5 mi NW
- Gasport12.6 mi N
- Depew12.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Akron
What county is Akron in?
Akron is in Erie County, New York.
What is the population of Akron, NY?
2,888 people lived in Akron at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Akron, NY?
The ZIP code of Akron is 14001.
What is the elevation of Akron?
741 feet (226 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Akron?
Clarence (6.0 mi), Corfu (6.2 mi), Clarence Center (6.8 mi), Alden (8.2 mi), Rapids (9.2 mi).
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