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Akron

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.772
State:
Colorado

Akron is a town located in Washington County, Colorado. Akron has a 2026 population of 1,734. It is also the county seat of Washington County. Akron is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually and its population has decreased by -1.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,767 in 2020.

The median household income in Akron is $57,321 with a poverty rate of 7.48%. The median age in Akron is 43.9 years: 41.1 years for males, and 46.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.8 males.

1.7K
Total Population
625
Density (mi²)
-5 -0.29%
Growth

Akron Population

Akron Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,734-5-0.29%
20251,739-6-0.34%
20241,745-28-1.58%
20231,77330.17%
20221,770-11-0.62%
20211,781140.79%
20201,767-2-0.11%
20191,683-6-0.36%
20181,689-24-1.4%
20171,713241.42%
20161,689140.84%
20151,675150.9%
20141,660-7-0.42%
20131,667130.79%
20121,654-24-1.43%
20111,678-24-1.41%
20101,69830.18%

Median Age

Overall: 43.9 years
Female: 46.7 years
Male: 41.1 years

Akron Adults

There are 1,395 adults, (424 of whom are seniors) in Akron.

Sex Ratio

Female: 898 (52.1%)
Male: 824 (47.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Akron includes 82.06% White, 6.45% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,41382.06%
Two or more races1649.52%
Other race1116.45%
Black or African American231.34%
Asian110.64%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1035.98%
Other race864.99%
White533.08%
Black or African American40.23%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,36078.98%
Two or more races613.54%
Other race251.45%
Black or African American191.1%
Asian110.64%

Akron Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Akron 's average per capita income is $50,930. Household income levels show a median of $57,321. The poverty rate stands at 7.48%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$73,182-
Families$71,250$95,910
Households$57,321$74,998
Non Families$36,429$49,262

$50,930

Average Income

$57,321

Median Household Income

7.48%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)