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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Akron

Colorado · 1,588 residents · 2.772 sq mi
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Akron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,120. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,800. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 47% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,588
−7%vs 2000
vs 1,711 in 2000
1990 – 2025
573 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 617 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.9
+1%vs 2000
vs 40.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Akron
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,120
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,420 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,098
−36%vs 2000
vs $15,772 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.8%
+8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,800
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$250
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $340 in 2000
US average: $450
69.6%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.9% in 2000
30.4% rent
2.5
+10%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,542)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(44)
Diversity Score15.1%(239)
15
−44%vs 2000
vs 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.6%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Akron, Colorado?

Akron, Colorado has about 1,588 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Akron, Colorado?

The typical household in Akron, Colorado earns about $16,120 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 $40,800, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in Akron, Colorado?

About 10.3% 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 19.8% of people in Akron, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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