Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Akron, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,722

Median Agei

43.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79%1,360

Hispanic/Latino

14.3%246

Two or More

3.5%61

Other

1.5%25

Black

1.1%19

Asian

0.6%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%58

High School Diploma

22.7%288

Some College (<1 yr)

10.1%128

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%176

Associate's Degree

12.1%153

Bachelor's Degree

20.2%256

Master's Degree

3.2%40

Professional Degree

0.1%1

Doctorate

2.4%31

HS or Higher

89.1%

BA or Higher

25.8%

Graduate+

5.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$208,100

Median Renti

$1,067

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.1%575

Renter-Occupied

24.9%191

Total Units

889

Homeownership

75.1%

Vacancy Rate

13.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.7%79

$50K–$100K

8%46

$100K–$150K

12.3%71

$150K–$200K

11.5%66

$200K–$300K

35.7%205

$300K–$500K

18.3%105

$500K–$1M

0.5%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%14

2010–2019

0.4%4

2000–2009

6.1%54

1990–1999

1.6%14

1980–1989

5.6%50

1970–1979

12.9%115

1960–1969

14.5%129

1950–1959

16.4%146

1940–1949

6%53

1939 or earlier

34.9%310

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.2%530

Electricity

25.3%194

Bottled/LP Gas

5%38

Other

0.5%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,321

Mean Household Incomei

$74,998

Per Capita Incomei

$36,856

Poverty Ratei

6.7%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

756

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%21

$10K–$15K

2.7%21

$15K–$20K

6.9%53

$20K–$25K

5.2%40

$25K–$30K

4%31

$30K–$35K

11.9%91

$35K–$40K

2.5%19

$40K–$45K

2.6%20

$45K–$50K

4.4%34

$50K–$60K

7.4%57

$60K–$75K

13.6%104

$75K–$100K

15.1%116

$100K–$125K

5.5%42

$125K–$150K

4.7%36

$150K–$200K

4.7%36

$200K+

5.9%45

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$369/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 821 homes80% occupied$369/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,321/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

68%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

32%

Who Receives This Housing

68% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

75% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

84% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

854.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

742

Avg. Commutei

21.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

742

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

67(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.6%Insured

3.4%Uninsured