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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Akron

Colorado · 1,711 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 $29,420. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $67,800. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,711
+8%since 1990
from 1,588 in 1990
1990 – 2025
617 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 573 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.4
−1%since 1990
from 40.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Akron
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,420
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,120 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,772
+56%since 1990
from $10,098 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.0%
−8.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$340
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
72.9%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
27.1% rent
2.3
−9%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,542)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score15.1%(239)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(1,488)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(201)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score26.7%(456)
27
+77%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.8%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
−19%since 1990
from 15.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akron, Colorado?

Akron, Colorado has about 1,711 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Akron, Colorado?

The typical household in Akron, Colorado earns about $29,420 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 $67,800, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in Akron, Colorado?

About 12.4% 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 11.0% 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 123 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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