Akwesasne is a CDP located in Franklin County New York. Akwesasne has a 2024 population of 4,895. Akwesasne is currently growing at a rate of 7.68% annually and its population has increased by 22.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,995 in 2020.
The average household income in Akwesasne is $72,436 with a poverty rate of 20.6%. The median age in Akwesasne is 39.9 years: 35.4 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Akwesasne was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 2,953 | 71.33% |
| White | 790 | 19.08% |
| Asian | 200 | 4.83% |
| Two or more races | 173 | 4.18% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,475 | 2.76 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Married | 675 | 3.34 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Non Family | 322 | 0 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Female | 293 | 3.57 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Male | 185 | 2.44 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
71.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 121 | 4.46% |
| Associates Degree | 616 | 22.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 478 | 17.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 333 | 12.29% |
| High School Graduate | 670 | 24.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 1.22% |
| Some College | 459 | 16.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,864 | 1,790 | 438 |
| White | 614 | 568 | 205 |
| Asian | 129 | 114 | 90 |
| 2+ Races | 82 | 82 | 78 |
| Black | 21 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,729 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $37,000 | $40,391 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,125 | $46,042 | $33,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,735 | $40,908 | $40,538 |
| Some College | $37,245 | $22,226 | $41,384 |
$40,735
Average Earnings
$40,908
Average Male
$40,538
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.41% of Akwesasne residents speak only English, while 18.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 16.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 2,953 | 673 | 22.79% |
| White | 786 | 90 | 11.45% |
| Multiple | 172 | 55 | 31.98% |
| Black | 21 | 21 | 100% |
| Asian | 200 | 12 | 6% |
20.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.93%
Male Poverty Rate
25.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Akwesasne is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Akwesasne is Asian, with 6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.81% |
| High School | 32.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.19% |
| Some College | 8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.64% |
| Male Employed | 3.27% |
| Female Employed | 2.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,661 | $81,323 |
| Households | $69,245 | $72,436 |
| Married Families | $89,856 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,595 | $26,756 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
170
Number of Veterans
90
Male Veterans
80
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 58 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 90 |
| 65 to 74 | 58 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 86 | 3.75% |
| White | 84 | 12.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.3%
Labor Force Participation
43.3%
Employment Rate
10.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.59%
Born in Akwesasne
84.73%
Native Born
15.27%
Foreign Born
1.62%
Non Citizen
13.65%
Naturalized
84.73% of Akwesasne residents were born in the United States, with 51.59% having been born in New York. 1.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,895 | 349 | 7.68% |
| 2023 | 4,546 | 350 | 8.34% |
| 2022 | 4,196 | 116 | 2.84% |
| 2021 | 4,080 | 85 | 2.13% |
| 2020 | 3,995 | 0 | 0% |