Akron
Town in Washington County, Colorado
Akron is a town in Washington County, Colorado, with 1,757 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,659 ft (1,420 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Otis, 13.7 miles E.
- 1,757residents (2020 Census)
- 4,659 ftelevation · 1,420 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.2 km²
- 634 / sq mipopulation density
- 80720ZIP code
About Akron
Akron is the statutory town that is the county seat of and the most populous municipality in Washington County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 1,757 at the 2020 United States census.
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Living in Akron
- Median household income
- $57,321
- Median home value
- $208,100
- Median rent
- $1,067/mo
- Median age
- 43.9
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Akron had 1,757 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,757 |
|---|---|
| Density | 634 per sq mi (245 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Akron at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,757 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.77 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,659 ft (1,420 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1635° N, 103.2203° W |
| ZIP code | 80720 |
| Official website | townofakron.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0800925 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Akron
- Otis13.7 mi E
- Hillrose19.4 mi NW
- Snyder22.8 mi NW
- Brush22.9 mi W
- Merino23.2 mi N
- Yuma26.8 mi E
- Atwood26.9 mi N
- Fort Morgan30.3 mi W
- Sterling31.6 mi N
- Blue Sky32.3 mi W
- Saddle Ridge32.4 mi W
- Log Lane Village32.9 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Akron
What county is Akron in?
Akron is in Washington County, Colorado.
What is the population of Akron, CO?
1,757 people lived in Akron at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Akron, CO?
The ZIP code of Akron is 80720.
What is the elevation of Akron?
4,659 feet (1,420 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Akron?
Otis (13.7 mi), Hillrose (19.4 mi), Snyder (22.8 mi), Brush (22.9 mi), Merino (23.2 mi).
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