Akron, CO Demographics

A map of Akron's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,360	1,389	79.0%	79.1%
Hispanic	246	268	14.3%	15.3%
Multiracial	61	65	3.5%	3.7%
Native American/Other	25	12	1.5%	0.7%
Black	19	19	1.1%	1.1%
Asian	11	4	0.6%	0.2%

Akron, Colorado has an estimated population of 1,722, a slight decrease from the 1,757 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.0% White, 14.3% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, 1.1% Black, and 0.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Akron, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Akron is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Akron, that probability was 35.0% in 2020 and 35.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Akron is ranked the 184th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Akron was ranked the 179th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Akron's White Population

1,360 residents of Akron, or 79.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Akron is considerably higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Akron ranks 246th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's White population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Akron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 79.0%.

Akron is more White than neighboring Otis (77% White). Akron is less White than neighboring Hillrose (81.4% White), Merino (86.4% White), Atwood (96.8% White), and Snyder (100% White).

Akron's Black Population

19 residents of Akron, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Akron is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Akron ranks 115th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Akron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Akron is more Black than neighboring Otis (0% Black), Hillrose (0% Black), Atwood (0% Black), and Snyder (0% Black). Akron is less Black than neighboring Merino (2.8% Black).

Akron's Asian Population

11 residents of Akron, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Akron is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Akron ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Asian population has grown by an estimated 175.0%. Asian residents' share of Akron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Akron is more Asian than neighboring Otis (0% Asian), Hillrose (0% Asian), Merino (0% Asian), Atwood (0% Asian), and Snyder (0% Asian).

Akron's Hispanic Population

246 residents of Akron, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Akron is lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Akron ranks 195th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Akron's population has decreased from 15.3% to 14.3%.

Akron is more Hispanic than neighboring Merino (4.9% Hispanic), Atwood (0% Hispanic), and Snyder (0% Hispanic). Akron is less Hispanic than neighboring Otis (18.4% Hispanic), and Hillrose (16.1% Hispanic).

Akron's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Akron, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Akron is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Akron ranks 345th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 108.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Akron's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.5%.

Akron is more Native American/Other than neighboring Otis (0.6% Native American/Other), Merino (0% Native American/Other), Atwood (0% Native American/Other), and Snyder (0% Native American/Other). Akron is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hillrose (2.1% Native American/Other).

Akron's Multiracial Population

61 residents of Akron, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Akron is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Akron ranks 285th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akron's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Akron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Akron is more Multiracial than neighboring Hillrose (0.4% Multiracial), Atwood (3.2% Multiracial), and Snyder (0% Multiracial). Akron is less Multiracial than neighboring Otis (4% Multiracial), and Merino (5.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.