Akron, Colorado is a small city located in Washington County with a population of 941 according to the 2010 census. Despite its small size, the city has several transportation options available to its citizens and visitors. The main form of public transportation is provided by the Washington County Transportation Department, which operates bus routes that cover area cities as well as some regional destinations such as Denver. Additionally, Amtrak serves Akron from nearby Burlington and Limon on its California Zephyr route. For those who prefer to travel by car, there are several major highways located near Akron, including Interstate 25, which runs directly through the town, and Interstate 76 which runs just north of it. Furthermore, Akron is one hour away from Denver International Airport for those wishing to travel by air. With these various forms of transportation available in the city, residents and visitors alike can easily explore all that Akron has to offer without difficulty.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Akron takes 20.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Akron get to work:
- 80.7% drive their own car alone
- 11.2% carpool with others
- 2.6% work from home
- 1.6% take mass transit