Akron, Colorado Population 2022
Akron is a city located in Washington County Colorado. Akron has a 2020 population of 1,738. It is also the county seat of Washington County. Akron is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually and its population has increased by 1.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,705 in 2010.
The average household income in Akron is $56,617 with a poverty rate of 15.81%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $781 per month, and the median house value is $139,700. The median age in Akron is 35.6 years, 33.9 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
Akron Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Akronwas:
- White: 91.46%
- Two or more races: 5.02%
- Black or African American: 2.56%
- Other race: 0.87%
- Asian: 0.10%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,896 | 91.46% |
| Black or African American | 53 | 2.56% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.10% |
| Some Other Race | 18 | 0.87% |
| Two or More Races | 104 | 5.02% |
Akron Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 848 | 2.09 | 68.8 |
| Married | 432 | 2.47 | 83.6 |
| Male | 51 | 2.24 | 37.3 |
| Female | 99 | 3.06 | 27.3 |
| Non Family | 266 | 1.08 | 66.2 |
2.45
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 2.03% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 5.87% |
| High School Graduate | 504 | 36.52% |
| Some College | 390 | 28.26% |
| Associates Degree | 99 | 7.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 199 | 14.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 79 | 5.72% |
Akron Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 54 | 14 |
| White | 1,158 | 1,109 | 253 |
| Hispanic | 185 | 134 | 24 |
| Black | 39 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 50.00%.
$30,491
Average Earnings
$35,172
Average Male
$26,361
Average Female
Akron Language by Age
Akron Language
96.39% of Akron residents speak only English, while 3.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.24% of the population.
Akron Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,488 | 168 | 11.29% |
| Other | 2 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 82 | 37 | 45.12% |
| Hispanic | 220 | 75 | 34.09% |
15.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.69%
Male Poverty Rate
14.98%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Akron
The race most likely to be in poverty in Akron is White, with 11.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Akron is Hispanic, with 34.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.10%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.92%.
Akron Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
52.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Akron Married by Age and Sex
Akron Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Akron Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 156 | 10.46% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.10% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 3.65% |
Akron Veterans by Education
18.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
67.25%
Born in Akron
98.50%
Native Born
1.50%
Foreign Born
1.25%
Non Citizen
0.24%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.50% of Akron residents were born in the United States, with 67.25% having been born in Colorado. 1.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,705 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,684 | -21 | -1.23% |
| 2012 | 1,665 | -19 | -1.13% |
| 2013 | 1,677 | 12 | 0.72% |
| 2014 | 1,672 | -5 | -0.30% |
| 2015 | 1,690 | 18 | 1.08% |
| 2016 | 1,705 | 15 | 0.89% |
| 2017 | 1,730 | 25 | 1.47% |
| 2018 | 1,718 | -12 | -0.69% |
| 2019 | 1,723 | 5 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 1,728 | 5 | 0.29% |
| 2021 | 1,733 | 5 | 0.29% |
| 2022 | 1,738 | 5 | 0.29% |