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Akron

Colorado · 1,702 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 $31,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,300. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 44% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,702
−1%since 2000
from 1,711 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
614 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 617 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+9%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,875
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,420 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,129
+21%since 2000
from $15,772 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$548
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.1%
−37.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+11%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(1,492)
Black1.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(163)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other4.3%(73)
Diversity Score33.5%(570)
Diversity Score
33
+26%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.7%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akron, Colorado?

Akron, Colorado has about 1,702 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Akron, Colorado?

The typical household in Akron, Colorado earns about $31,875 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 $81,300, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Akron, Colorado?

About 17.1% 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 17.2% 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 114 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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