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Akron, CO


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Akron, Colorado

Akron, Colorado, in Washington county, is 80 miles E of Greeley, Colorado (center to center) and 90 miles E of Aurora, Colorado. There are an estimated 1,711 people in the town.

The People and Families of Akron

In Akron, about 59% of adults are married. In Akron, lots of people live on their own.

The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Akron had a median family income of $35,156.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Akron. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Akron Housing

Approximately 72% of housing in Akron is owner-occupied. The town is known in Colorado for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Akron, 82% of commuters drive to work. Akron is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

Akron strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyAkron Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Akron Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 7%Akron Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Akron, CO

Comparing Akron to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Age of the Population89
Male Share of the Population84
Well-Paid Single Men64
Racial Diversity62
Female Share of the Population37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty55
College Educated Adults53
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Housing Recently Built32
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