Akron, New York

Akron
Village of Akron
Location in Erie County and the state of New York.
Location in Erie County and the state of New York.
Coordinates: 43°1′10″N 78°29′41″W / 43.01944°N 78.49472°W / 43.01944; -78.49472
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyErie
TownNewstead
Area
 • Total2.01 sq mi (5.21 km2)
 • Land2.01 sq mi (5.21 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
741 ft (226 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,888
 • Density1,435.39/sq mi (554.34/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
14001
Area code716
FIPS code36-00441
GNIS feature ID0942224
WebsiteVillage of Akron official website

Akron is a village in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 2,868 at the 2010 census. The name derives from the Greek word ἄκρον signifying a summit or high point. It is part of the BuffaloNiagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. Akron is located in the town of Newstead on the west and north slopes of a hill. NY 93 passes through the village.

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.