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Akron

Colorado · 1,757 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 $42,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,700. Households here earn about 44% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,757
+3%since 2000
from 1,711 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
634 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 617 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
−1%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Akron
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,420 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,159
+60%since 2000
from $15,772 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+43%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(1,389)
Black1.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(268)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other3.2%(57)
Diversity Score41.9%(737)
Diversity Score
42
+57%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+76%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akron, Colorado?

Akron, Colorado has about 1,757 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Akron, Colorado?

The typical household in Akron, Colorado earns about $42,500 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 $139,700, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Akron, Colorado?

About 20.1% 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 15.8% 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 169 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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