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Akron, CO
Town in Washington County, Colorado.
Population
1,722
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
621
ZIP codes
0
Akron and its ZIP codes
Akron at a glance
- Akron is about 11 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,321, 40% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,100 (61% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,067 a month.
Local data for Akron, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Akron, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,321
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$208,100
Median rent
$1,067/mo
Homeownership
75.1%
Bachelor's or higher
25.8%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (393), Mexican Americans (203), Irish Americans (202).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Akron.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,619
1,213 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,606
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$47.1M
FY 2026, $9,787 per person
How people get to work
Akron, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Akron, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,145
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 17°F
15.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Akron, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.8%
U.S. 33.3% -7.5 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Akron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OtisTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| HillroseTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| SnyderCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| MerinoTown | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| BrushCity | 23 mi | 2.8 |
| AtwoodCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1 |
| YumaCity | 27 mi | 3.3 |
| Fort MorganCity | 30 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Akron, CO in?
- Akron is in Washington County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Akron, CO?
- About 1,722 people live in Akron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Akron?
- Nearby places include Otis (15 mi), Hillrose (19 mi), Snyder (22 mi), Merino (22 mi), Brush (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023