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Akron, New York is a village in Erie County, New York, USA. The population was 3,085 at the 2000 census. The name means, A high place. A village is a human residential settlement commonly found in rural areas. ...
Erie County is a county located in the state of New York. ...
Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area Ranked 27th - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²) - Width 285 miles (455 km) - Length 330 miles (530 km) - % water 13. ...
The Village of Akron is located in the Town of Newstead on the west and north slopes of a hill. NY 93 passes through the village. Newstead is the most northeastern town in Erie County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 8,404. ...
New York State Route 93 is a state highway in New York, USA. This highway runs in a northwest-southeast direction between Youngstown, New York in the Town of Porter ( Niagara County ) and Akron in the Town of Newstead ( Erie County ). The northern terminus is New York State Route 18F...
History
The village was developed after land was purchased from local Native Americans. The site of the village was first settled around 1829, centered around Akron Falls, which provided water power. Akron became an incorporated village in 1849. The village absorbed the community of Fallkirk in its growth. This article is the current U.S. Collaboration of the Week. ...
1849 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...
In 1880, the population of Akron was about 1,050. It was then an important cement-producing center, due to local deposits of gypsum. Cement is a material used for bonding other materials together, and as a binder in concrete. ...
Gypsum is a very soft mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate, with the chemical formula CaSO4·2H2O. // Chemical structure Heating gypsum to between 100°C and 150°C (302°F) partially dehydrates the mineral by driving off exactly 75% of the water contained in its chemical structure. ...
Geography Akron is located at 43°1′10″N, 78°29′41″W (43.019309, -78.494644)GR1. The village is northeast of Buffalo, New York. The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...
Flag Seal Nickname: City of Good Neighbors Location Location of Buffalo in New York State Government County Erie County Mayor Byron Brown Geographical characteristics Area City 136. ...
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 5.1 km² (2.0 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ...
A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...
Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 3,085 people, 1,313 households, and 839 families residing in the village. The population density was 607.7/km² (1,571.3/mi²). There were 1,373 housing units at an average density of 270.5/km² (699.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.57% White, 0.39% African American, 1.39% Native American, 0.03% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
There were 1,313 households out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.94. A marriage is a committed relationship between or among individuals, recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...
In the village the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $35,313, and the median income for a family was $48,083. Males had a median income of $33,250 versus $24,327 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,712. About 4.9% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...
Additional facts about Akron
 The Akron Octagon house in 2005 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. Image File history File links Akron_octagon_house. ...
Image File history File links Akron_octagon_house. ...
Tonawanda Reservation is an Indian reservation of the Seneca located in Erie County, New York. ...
The Seneca are a Native American people, one of the Six Nations of the Iroquois League. ...
Genesee County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ...
The Octagon House, an example of this unusual style of architecture, is open to the public. Plans for an octagon house An octagon house is exactly what it sounds like—an eight-sided building. ...
A popular spot for social gathering in Akron is Russell Park, which was put in Akron's founder's will to be a park forever or returned to his next of kin.
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