Akron, Colorado
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| Coordinates: 40°09′38″N 103°12′52″W / 40.1605°N 103.2144°WCoordinates: 40°09′38″N 103°12′52″W / 40.1605°N 103.2144°W[3] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Washington County seat[2] |
| Incorporated | September 22, 1887[1] |
| Government | |
| • Type | statutory town[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| • Land | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
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| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,757 |
| • Density | Template:Infobox settlement/densdisp |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 80720[5] |
| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS pop ID | Template:GNIS 4 |
| GNIS town ID | Template:GNIS 4 |
| FIPS code | Template:FIPS |
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| Website | Town website |
Akron is the statutory town that is the county seat of, and the most populous municipality in, Washington County, Colorado, United States.[1][6][7] The town population was 1,757 at the 2020 United States census.[8]
History
[edit]Akron was platted in 1882.[9] Originally, Akron was a small camp on the railroad, being halfway between McCook and Denver.[10] The community was named after Akron, Ohio, the native home of the wife of a railroad employee.[11] The Akron, Colorado, post office opened on January 30, 1883.[12] Washington County was created on February 9, 1887, with Akron as its first and only seat.[2] The Town of Akron was incorporated on September 22, 1887.[1]
Geography
[edit]Akron is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 34 and State Highway 63 at coordinates 40°09′38″N 103°12′52″W / 40.1605°N 103.2144°W.[3]
At the 2020 United States census, the town had a total area of 1,774 acres (7.180 km2), all of it land.[8]
Climate
[edit]Akron experiences a semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk) with cold, dry winters and hot, dry summers.[13]
Demographics
[edit]2020 census
[edit]As of the 2020 census, Akron had a population of 1,757. The median age was 39.8 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 21.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 107.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 105.2 males age 18 and over.[14][15]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[16]
There were 700 households in Akron, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 43.1% were married-couple households, 23.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 27.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[14]
There were 827 housing units, of which 15.4% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 14.6%.[14]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,501 | 85.4% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 68 | 3.9% |
| Two or more races | 147 | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 268 | 15.3% |
2000 census
[edit]At the 2000 census there were 1,711 people in 734 households, including 457 families, in the town. The population density was 1,179.3 inhabitants per square mile (455.3/km2). There were 835 housing units at an average density of 575.5 per square mile (222.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.51% White, 0.12% African American, 1.23% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 4.32% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.75%.[17]
Of the 734 households 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 37.7% were non-families. 33.8% of households were one person and 16.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.94.
The age distribution was 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.
The median household income was $29,420 and the median family income was $35,156. Males had a median income of $25,875 versus $21,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,772. About 8.1% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.
See also
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References
[edit]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Active Colorado Municipalities". Colorado Department of Local Affairs. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Colorado Counties". Colorado Department of Local Affairs. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Akron, Colorado". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ↑ "ZIP Code Lookup". United States Postal Service. August 18, 2007. Archived from the original (JavaScript/HTML) on August 18, 2007. Retrieved August 18, 2007.
- ↑ "Colorado County Seats". State of Colorado, Department of Public Health and Environment. Archived from the original on January 8, 2008. Retrieved December 31, 2007.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Decennial Census P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data". United States Census Bureau, United States Department of Commerce. August 12, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
- ↑ "Place Names of Colorado" (PDF). Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies. 1999. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 27, 2017. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
- ↑ "About us | Town of Akron". townofakron.colorado.gov. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ↑ Dawson, John Frank (1954). Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. Denver, CO: The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co. p. 5.
- ↑ Bauer, William H.; Ozment, James L.; Willard, John H. (1990). Colorado Post Offices 1859–1989. Golden, Colorado: Colorado Railroad Historical Foundation. ISBN 0-918654-42-4.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Akron, Colorado
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
External links
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