Moving to Akron, Colorado

The current estimated population of Akron is 1,700, with 48% male and 52% female. The town’s population has remained relatively stable, with some growth due to its role as a regional agricultural center.

City Facts

• Year founded: 1882
• County: Washington County
• Land area: 1.9 square miles
• Population density: 895 people per square mile
• Area code: 970
• Zip code: 80720

Geography and Location

Akron is located in northeastern Colorado, in Washington County. The town is situated on the plains of eastern Colorado, where agriculture—primarily wheat farming and cattle ranching—plays a significant role in the local economy. U.S. Route 34 runs through Akron, connecting it to larger towns and cities in the region. The landscape is flat and expansive, with wide open spaces and clear skies typical of the High Plains. Akron has a semi-arid climate, characterized by hot summers, cold winters, and relatively low rainfall.

Demographics

Median resident age: 40.4 years
Median household income: $29,420
Median house value: $70,600

Population by Race

Races in Akron:

• White Non-Hispanic (87.0%)
• Hispanic (11.7%)
• Other race (4.3%)
• American Indian (1.8%)
• Two or more races (0.6%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (29.0%), Irish (12.8%), English (11.6%), United States (9.1%), Swedish (2.6%), Dutch (2.4%).

Elevation: 4661 feet

Land area: 1.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Akron

• High school or higher: 72.8%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.4%
• Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
• Unemployed: 2.8%
• Mean travel time to work: 14.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Akron town

• Never married: 18.4%
• Now married: 58.5%
• Separated: 1.5%
• Widowed: 10.5%
• Divorced: 11.0%

6.1% Foreign born (5.7% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +104 (+6.5%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Akron:

• EAST MORGAN COUNTY HOSPITAL – CAH (about 28 miles; BRUSH, CO)
• STERLING REGIONAL MED CTR (about 33 miles; STERLING, CO)
• YUMA DISTRICT HOSPITAL – CAH (about 37 miles; YUMA, CO)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Akron:

• COLORADO PLAINS REGIONAL (about 1 miles; AKRON, CO; Abbreviation: AKO)
• DENVER INTL (about 103 miles; DENVER, CO; Abbreviation: DEN)
• BUCKLEY AFB (about 112 miles; AURORA, CO; Abbreviation: BKF)

Other public-use airports nearest to Akron:

• GEBAUER (about 11 miles; AKRON, CO; Abbreviation: 5V6)
• BRUSH MUNI (about 26 miles; BRUSH, CO; Abbreviation: 7V5)
• STERLING MUNI (about 31 miles; STERLING, CO; Abbreviation: STK)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Akron:

• METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER (about 88 miles; DENVER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 12,938)
• UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER (about 88 miles; DENVER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 8,839)
• UNIVERSITY OF DENVER (about 88 miles; DENVER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 7,592)
• COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF DENVER (about 88 miles; DENVER, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,352)
• ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 88 miles; LITTLETON, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,666)
• UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO (about 105 miles; GREELEY, CO; Full-time enrollment: 10,983)
• AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 109 miles; GREELEY, CO; Full-time enrollment: 3,722)

Schools

Public high school in Akron:

• AKRON HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 149; Location: 600 ELM; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Akron:

• AKRON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 309; Location: 301 EAST FIFTH STREET; Grades: PK – 08)

Libraries

Library in Akron:

• AKRON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $67,437; Location: 302 MAIN AVE; 6,644 books; 188 audio materials; 217 video materials; 2 serial subscriptions)