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Akron

Colorado · 1,725 residents (2025 est.) · 2.772 sq mi
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Akron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,321. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $208,100. Households here earn about 40% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,722
+1%since 2000
from 1,711 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
621 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 617 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+9%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,725 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Akron
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,321
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,420 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,856
+134%since 2000
from $15,772 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,100
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,067
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+58%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(1,488)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(201)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.7%(456)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79%(1,360)
Black1.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(246)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other5%(86)
Diversity Score44.1%(760)
Diversity Score
44
+65%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+71%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.5%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2017
from 69.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 93.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 5.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akron, Colorado?

Akron, Colorado has about 1,722 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Akron, Colorado?

The typical household in Akron, Colorado earns about $57,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Akron, Colorado expensive?

In Akron, Colorado, the median home is worth about $208,100, and the typical rent is about $1,067 a month.

How educated are people in Akron, Colorado?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in Akron, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Akron, Colorado?

About 7.5% of people in Akron, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Akron, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Akron, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 134 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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