Akron, NY Demographics

A map of Akron's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,521	2,652	87.0%	91.8%
Hispanic	200	32	6.9%	1.1%
Multiracial	86	108	3.0%	3.7%
Native American/Other	51	62	1.8%	2.1%
Black	20	23	0.7%	0.8%
Asian	19	11	0.7%	0.4%

Akron, New York has an estimated population of 2,897, a less than 1% change from the 2,888 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.0% White, 6.9% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 1.8% Native American/Other, 0.7% Black, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Akron, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Akron has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Akron, that probability was 15.5% in 2020 and 23.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Akron is ranked the 506th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Akron was ranked the 510th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Akron's White Population

2,521 residents of Akron, or 87.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Akron is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Akron ranks 315th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's White population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Akron's population has decreased from 91.8% to 87.0%.

Akron is less White than neighboring Clarence (96.9% White), Corfu (93.4% White), Alden (94.8% White), Clarence Center (96.9% White), and Town Line (95.4% White).

Akron's Black Population

20 residents of Akron, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Akron is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Akron ranks 856th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Black residents' share of Akron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Akron is more Black than neighboring Corfu (0.6% Black), Alden (0.4% Black), and Clarence Center (0% Black). Akron is less Black than neighboring Clarence (1% Black), and Town Line (2.8% Black).

Akron's Asian Population

19 residents of Akron, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Akron is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Akron ranks 1020th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Asian population has grown by an estimated 72.7%. Asian residents' share of Akron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Akron is more Asian than neighboring Clarence (0.3% Asian), Corfu (0% Asian), Clarence Center (0% Asian), and Town Line (0% Asian). Akron is less Asian than neighboring Alden (0.9% Asian).

Akron's Hispanic Population

200 residents of Akron, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Akron is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Akron ranks 1185th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 525.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Akron's population has increased from 1.1% to 6.9%.

Akron is more Hispanic than neighboring Clarence (0.5% Hispanic), Corfu (4% Hispanic), Alden (3.1% Hispanic), Clarence Center (0.3% Hispanic), and Town Line (0.1% Hispanic).

Akron's Native American/Other Population

51 residents of Akron, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Akron is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Akron ranks 50th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 17.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Akron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Akron is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clarence (0.6% Native American/Other), Corfu (0% Native American/Other), Alden (0% Native American/Other), Clarence Center (0% Native American/Other), and Town Line (0% Native American/Other).

Akron's Multiracial Population

86 residents of Akron, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Akron is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Akron ranks 530th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Akron's population has decreased from 3.7% to 3.0%.

Akron is more Multiracial than neighboring Clarence (0.9% Multiracial), Corfu (2% Multiracial), Alden (0.8% Multiracial), Clarence Center (2.8% Multiracial), and Town Line (1.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.