Akron, New York
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Akron is a village located in Erie County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 3,085. The name means, A high place.
The Village of Akron is located in the Town of Newstead on the west and north slopes of a hill. Route 93 passes through the village.
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History
The site of the village was first settled around 1829. Akron became an incorporated village in 1849.
Geography
Akron is located at 43°1'10" North, 78°29'41" West (43.019309, -78.494644)Template:GR. The village is northeast of Buffalo, New York.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 5.1 km² (2.0 mi²). 5.1 km² (2.0 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 3,085 people, 1,313 households, and 839 families residing in the village. The population density is 607.7/km² (1,571.3/mi²). There are 1,373 housing units at an average density of 270.5/km² (699.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 97.57% White, 0.39% African American, 1.39% Native American, 0.03% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. 0.65% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,313 households out of which 28.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% are married couples living together, 11.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% are non-families. 31.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.34 and the average family size is 2.94.
In the village the population is spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village is $35,313, and the median income for a family is $48,083. Males have a median income of $33,250 versus $24,327 for females. The per capita income for the village is $17,712. 8.2% of the population and 4.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.0% of those under the age of 18 and 8.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Additional facts about Akron
Akron is adjacent to the Tonawanda Reservation of the Seneca, but most of the reservation is in Genesee County. A small general aviation airport, Akron Airport, is on high ground on the eastern side of the village. Much of Akron Falls Park is within the village. The falls are a feature of Murder Creek, which passes through the park and the village.
The Octagon House, an example of this unusual style of architecture, is open to the public.
External links
- Village of Akron (http://www.erie.gov/akron/)
- Rich-Twinn Octagon House (http://ah.bfn.org/a/NEWST/main/145)