Editing Akron, New York

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{{Infobox settlement
| name               = Akron
| official_name      = Village of Akron
| settlement_type    = [[Village (United States)|Village]]
| image_skyline      = File:Main Street, Akron, New York - 20211027.jpg
| image_caption      = Main Street
| image_seal         = AkronNYseal.png
| image_map          = Erie County New York incorporated and unincorporated areas Akron highlighted.svg
| mapsize            = 260px
| map_caption        = Location in [[Erie County, New York|Erie County]] and the state of [[New York (state)|New York]].
| subdivision_type   = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
| subdivision_name   = United States
| subdivision_type1  = [[U.S. state|State]]
| subdivision_name1  = [[New York (state)|New York]]
| subdivision_type2  = [[List of counties in New York|County]]
| subdivision_name2  = [[Erie County, New York|Erie]]
| subdivision_type3  = [[Town (New York)|Town]]
| subdivision_name3  = [[Newstead, New York|Newstead]]
| unit_pref          = Imperial
| area_footnotes     = <ref name="TigerWebMapServer">{{cite web|title=ArcGIS REST Services Directory|url=https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD/MapServer|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=September 20, 2022}}</ref>
| area_magnitude     = 
| area_total_km2     = 5.21
| area_land_km2      = 5.21
| area_water_km2     = 0.00
| area_total_sq_mi   = 2.01
| area_land_sq_mi    = 2.01
| area_water_sq_mi   = 0.00
| population_as_of   = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
| population_footnotes = 
| population_total   = 2888
| population_density_km2 = 554.34
| population_density_sq_mi = 1435.39
| timezone           = [[North American Eastern Time Zone|Eastern (EST)]]
| utc_offset         = -5
| timezone_DST       = EDT
| utc_offset_DST     = -4
| elevation_footnotes = 
| elevation_m        = 226
| elevation_ft       = 741
| coordinates        = {{coord|43|1|10|N|78|29|41|W|region:US-NY|display=inline,title}}
| postal_code_type   = [[ZIP code]]
| postal_code        = 14001
| area_code          = [[Area code 716|716]]
| blank_name         = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
| blank_info         = 36-00441
| blank1_name        = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
| blank1_info        = 0942224
| website            = {{URL|http://www.erie.gov/akron/|Village of Akron official website}}
}}

'''Akron''' is a [[Village (New York)|village]] in [[Erie County, New York|Erie County]], [[New York (state)|New York]], United States. The population was 2,868 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. The name derives from the Greek word ἄκρον signifying a summit or high point. It is part of the [[Buffalo, New York|Buffalo]]&ndash;[[Niagara Falls, New York|Niagara Falls]] [[Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].
Akron is located in the town of [[Newstead, New York|Newstead]] on the west and north slopes of a hill. [[New York State Route 93|NY 93]] passes through the village.

==History==
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[[File:U.S. Post Office Akron NY Aug 10.JPG|thumb|right|The post office in Akron is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Erie County, New York|National Register of Historic Places]].]]
The village was developed after land was purchased from local [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]]. The site of the village was first settled ''circa'' 1829, centered on [[Akron Falls Park|Akron Falls]], which provided water power. Akron became an incorporated village in 1849. The village absorbed the community of Fallkirk in its growth. In 1880, the population of Akron was about 1,050. It was then an important [[cement]]-producing center, due to local deposits of [[gypsum]]. Besides production of cement, the village also produced [[Cigar|cigars.]]

===Notable people===
* {{annotated link|Dick Beyer}}<ref name="2020-02-11 Sports Illustrated">{{cite magazine |last1=Klavon |first1=Ken |date=February 11, 2020 |title=Japan's Park Golf finds first home in America |url=https://www.si.com/golf/travel/feature-2020-02-11-japans-park-golf-finds-home-in-america |url-status=live |magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]] |language=en |issn=0038-822X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230118204319/https://www.si.com/golf/travel/feature-2020-02-11-japans-park-golf-finds-home-in-america |archive-date=January 18, 2023 |access-date=May 26, 2023 |quote=Park Golf, a version of golf that plays faster, requires one club and needs a fraction of a traditional course's space, took root in 1983 in Japan. Now, thanks to hall of fame professional wrestler Dick Beyer and his family, the game seeks to gain a foothold in America}}</ref>
* {{annotated link|Dennis E. Nolan}}<ref>{{cite book |last=Kovach |first=Karen |title=The Life and Times of Dennis E. Nolan, 1872-1956: The Army's First G2 |publisher=[[United States Army Intelligence and Security Command]] |year=1998 |location=[[Fort Belvoir]] |url=http://stinet.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA357585&Location=U2&doc=GetTRDoc.pdf |access-date=March 26, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120214184325/http://stinet.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA357585&Location=U2&doc=GetTRDoc.pdf |archive-date=February 14, 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Geography==
Akron is located at {{Coord|43|1|10|N|78|29|41|W|type:city(3085)_region:US-NY}} (43.019309, -78.494644).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> The village is northeast of [[Buffalo, New York|Buffalo]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|2.0|sqmi|km2}}, all land.

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 County Park is within the village. The falls are a feature of Murder Creek, which passes through the park and the village flowing in a northwesterly direction.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1860= 462
|1870= 444
|1880= 1036
|1890= 1492
|1900= 1585
|1910= 1677
|1920= 1960
|1930= 2188
|1940= 2263
|1950= 2481
|1960= 2841
|1970= 2863
|1980= 2971
|1990= 2906
|2000= 3085
|2010= 2868
|2020= 2888
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}
As of the [[census]] of 2000,<ref>{{cite web  | title = Akron village, New York  | publisher = U.S. Census Bureau  | url = http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFFacts?_event=Search&geo_id=&_geoContext=&_street=&_county=akron&_cityTown=akron&_state=04000US36&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&pctxt=fph&pgsl=010&show_2003_tab=&redirect=Y  | access-date = February 23, 2009  | archive-url = https://archive.today/20200212045356/http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFFacts?_event=Search&geo_id=&_geoContext=&_street=&_county=akron&_cityTown=akron&_state=04000US36&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&pctxt=fph&pgsl=010&show_2003_tab=&redirect=Y  | archive-date = February 12, 2020  | url-status = dead  }}</ref> there were 3,085 people, 1,313 households, and 839 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|1,571.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,373 housing units at an average density of {{convert|699.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 97.57% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.39% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.39% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.03% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.13% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.49% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 1,313 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were [[Marriage|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.

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.

== Attractions ==
[[File:Rich-Twinn House.jpg|right|thumb|Rich-Twinn House in June&nbsp;2015, during restoration]]
*The [[Rich-Twinn Octagon House]], an example of this unusual style of architecture, is open to the public.  The Newstead Historical Society also operates the [[Knight-Sutton Museum]] with exhibits of local history and culture.
*A popular spot for social gathering in Akron is Russell Park, which was put in an Akron's founder's will to be a park forever or returned to his next of kin. At one point in time, where the gazebo is now, there used to be a fountain.  Due to the cost of upkeep, the fountain was removed and replaced with the Akron gazebo.
*Akron is home to one school, Akron Central School, which includes all students, pre-K to 12 in its one building.
* [[U.S. Post Office (Akron, New York)]], a historic post office building, contains a [[Works Progress Administration|WPA]] tempera mural,    ''Early Mail Route to Akron'', completed in 1941 by artist Elizabeth Logan. 
*Akron Fire Company serves the Village of Akron, and parts of the Town of Newstead in conjunction with the Newstead Fire Company.
*The first [[park golf]] course in the United States was opened in Akron in July 2013. The sport, brought to America by Akron native Dick "The Destroyer" Beyer, originated in Japan, where Beyer spent several years as a professional wrestler.<ref>Reiman, Liz (July 7, 2013). [http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/local/first-park-golf-course-to-open-in-akron First park golf course to open in Akron]. ''WIVB-TV''. Retrieved July 7, 2013.</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.erie.gov/akron/|Village of Akron official website}}
* {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20071025195935/http://www.classicbuffalo.com/WNYOutdoors/AkronFalls.htm Akron Falls County Park]}}
* [http://www.newsteadhistoricalsociety.org Newstead Historical Society]
* [https://www.akronchamber.net Akron Chamber of Commerce]

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[[Category:Villages in New York (state)]]
[[Category:Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area]]
[[Category:Villages in Erie County, New York]]