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 $67,165 with a poverty rate of 23.21%. The median age in Akwesasne is 46 years: 42.3 years for males, and 47.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Akwesasne was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 3,037 | 72.38% |
| White | 767 | 18.28% |
| Asian | 206 | 4.91% |
| Two or more races | 180 | 4.29% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.14% |
| 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 | 1,485 | 2.8 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Married | 726 | 3.28 | 93 | 7 |
| Non Family | 353 | 1.01 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Female | 256 | 3.93 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
| Male | 150 | 2.72 | 100 | 0 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
78.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 87 | 3.15% |
| Associates Degree | 638 | 23.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 477 | 17.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 199 | 7.21% |
| High School Graduate | 705 | 25.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 1.77% |
| Some College | 606 | 21.95% |
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 | 1,934 | 1,872 | 334 |
| White | 604 | 542 | 170 |
| Asian | 130 | 118 | 86 |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 90 | 86 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $86,369 | $167,923 | $73,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,333 | $43,750 | $23,843 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,611 | $44,096 | $32,380 |
| Some College | $34,426 | $38,024 | $34,133 |
$34,611
Average Earnings
$44,096
Average Male
$32,380
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76% of Akwesasne residents speak only English, while 24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 22.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 3,037 | 819 | 26.97% |
| White | 762 | 90 | 11.81% |
| Multiple | 179 | 60 | 33.52% |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100% |
23.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.89%
Male Poverty Rate
28.59%
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 White, with 11.81% 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 15.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59.56% |
| High School | 36.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.5% |
| Some College | 9.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.14% |
| Male Employed | 3.09% |
| Female Employed | 0.97% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,519 | $79,492 |
| Households | $57,969 | $67,165 |
| Married Families | $86,364 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,432 | $24,419 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
316
Number of Veterans
189
Male Veterans
127
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 183 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 183 |
| 55 to 64 | 105 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 162 | 6.82% |
| White | 154 | 23.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.9%
Labor Force Participation
43.3%
Employment Rate
11.4%
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
50.33%
Born in Akwesasne
79.05%
Native Born
20.95%
Foreign Born
1.19%
Non Citizen
19.76%
Naturalized
79.05% of Akwesasne residents were born in the United States, with 50.33% having been born in New York. 1.19% 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% |