Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Akron, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,897

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87%2,521

Hispanic/Latino

6.9%200

Two or More

3%86

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.1%32

Black

0.7%20

Asian

0.7%19

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.7%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%62

High School Diploma

19%443

Some College (<1 yr)

12.8%298

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%317

Associate's Degree

11.2%260

Bachelor's Degree

18.1%422

Master's Degree

9.4%219

Professional Degree

0.9%20

Doctorate

0.3%6

HS or Higher

87.9%

BA or Higher

28.7%

Graduate+

10.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$207,000

Median Renti

$739

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.3%919

Renter-Occupied

41.7%656

Total Units

1,625

Homeownership

58.3%

Vacancy Rate

3.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.4%40

$50K–$100K

8.2%75

$100K–$150K

9.9%91

$150K–$200K

23.6%217

$200K–$300K

41.1%378

$300K–$500K

11.8%108

$500K–$1M

1.1%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

262

$750–$1,000

177

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%25

2000–2009

2.1%34

1990–1999

5.3%86

1980–1989

17.8%289

1970–1979

13.5%219

1960–1969

6.6%108

1950–1959

6.8%111

1940–1949

5.6%91

1939 or earlier

40.7%662

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

51.7%815

Electricity

40.4%636

Wood

5.6%88

No Fuel

2.3%36

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,935

Mean Household Incomei

$64,509

Per Capita Incomei

$35,474

Poverty Ratei

6.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,356

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%38

$10K–$15K

1.7%26

$15K–$20K

1.2%19

$20K–$25K

13.2%208

$25K–$30K

7.6%120

$30K–$35K

0.8%12

$35K–$40K

14.9%235

$40K–$45K

8.3%131

$45K–$50K

4.8%75

$50K–$60K

6.9%108

$60K–$75K

9.1%144

$75K–$100K

8.6%135

$100K–$125K

10.6%167

$125K–$150K

1.4%22

$150K–$200K

5.6%88

$200K+

3%47

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$440/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes75% occupied$440/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $44,935/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

73%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

27%

Who Receives This Housing

64% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

9% of subsidized households are minority

85% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

45% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

371.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,236

Avg. Commutei

27.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,248

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

190(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.1%Insured

2.9%Uninsured