City profile · Colorado · Census ACS 2023

Akron, CO

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Akron - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,681
Residents
$59,470
Median income
$186,500
Median home
$1,114
Median rent (state)

Akron - the verdict

Nationally, Akron sits in the 34th percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

34th
percentile, household income
39th
percentile, home value
30th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Akron, CO

1,681 people live in Akron, Colorado - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $59,470 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 2.6%. Akron's housing stock carries a median value of $186,500, and the median resident age is 44.3 years. About 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 54.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 0 residential units were authorized in 2024 (No Permits), down 100% from five years earlier. NOAA puts Akron's yearly average temperature at 50.1°F with 16.2 inches of precipitation per year.

Colorado carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 103.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,114 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $202 across Colorado, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Commute times here average 18.4 minutes, with 84.8% driving alone and 6.1% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 12.0 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very Low).

Population

1,681 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Colorado

Median Household Income

$59,470 /yr

Poverty 2.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.1 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Colorado average

How does Akron compare to other US cities?

Where Akron sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 34% higher than other cities
Home value 39% pricier than other cities
Median rent 30% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Akron's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Colorado, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

34thIncome percentile

34th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Akron's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$186,500 Among the most affordable more affordable than 61% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Akron $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Akron, CO Akron, CO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Akron, CO-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Akron, CO median $59,470/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Akron, CO's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Akron, CO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 27.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 54.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,681
Median Income
$59,470
Median Home Value
$186,500
Median Age
44.3
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Labor force participation
54.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%

Climate

Avg Temperature
50.1°F
Annual Precipitation
16.2"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,720 residents1,740 residents1,760 residents1,780 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,760 residents 1,725 residents ▼ -2.0%
Akron's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 2
2020 1
2021 1
2022 0
2023 2
2024 0

Permit volume decreased 100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
18.4 minutes
Drive Alone
84.8%
Carpool
7.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.2%
Work from Home
6.1%

Based on 775 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Colorado - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$90
avg/month
Natural Gas
$62
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$202
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Colorado state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Colorado state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Akron sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.1
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,114/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
12.0 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Colorado

Elizabeth
1,694 people
Mountain
1,713 people
Ordway
1,718 people
Pagosa Springs
1,718 people
Del Norte
1,576 people
Olathe
1,788 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Akron's 1,681 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Stuart, VA
1,681 people
Woodside East, DE
1,680 people
Venice, IL
1,682 people
Lewiston, MN
1,680 people
Forsyth, MT
1,682 people
Clintondale, NY
1,682 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Akron's $59,470 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Breda, IA
$59,469 median income
Cade, LA
$59,475 median income
Pellston, MI
$59,464 median income
Val Verde Park, TX
$59,476 median income
Kelso, WA
$59,462 median income
French Island, WI
$59,462 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Akron, CO Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Akron, CO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 84.5% 8.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 13.3% White 84.5% Black or African American 1.4% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 5.3% Two or more races 8.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Akron compares to nearby Colorado cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Akron (this city) 1,681 $59,470
Elizabeth 1,694 $110,227
Mountain 1,713 $59,881
Ordway 1,718 $55,313
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CO NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Akron, CO?

What is the population of Akron, CO? +

1,681 people live in Akron, CO according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Akron, CO? +

Akron households earn a median of $59,470 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Akron? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Akron; the closest available measure is the Colorado state average, a cost of living index of 103.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Colorado vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Akron, CO? +

Akron's median home value sits at $186,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Akron? +

Climate normals put Akron's yearly average temperature at 50.1°F, 16.2 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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