Akron, New York

Akron
Village
Village of Akron
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
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Erie
Town	Newstead
Area [1]
• Total	2.01 sq mi (5.21 km2)
• Land	2.01 sq mi (5.21 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	741 ft (226 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,888
• Density	1,435.39/sq mi (554.34/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	14001
Area code	716
FIPS code	36-00441
GNIS feature ID	0942224
Website	Village 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 Buffalo–Niagara 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.