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Washington County Economic Development

Washington County Economic Development Corporation
552 West 2nd
PO Box 566
Akron, CO 80720

(970) 345-2101
(970)-345-2102 (Fax)

Economic development efforts of Washington County Colorado include:

Rural Development Strategic planning
Organizational development and program analysis
Education
Real estate
Finance and funding strategies
Technology-led development
Business attraction, retention and expansion

Washington County Demographic Profile

  • County Population: (2000) 5,205. In the county the population is spread out with 26.50% under the age of 18, 6.30% from 18 to 24, 24.80% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 18.20% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years.

  • Per Capita Income (2000): $32,431

  • Major Employers: Washington County Government, Hall Grain, Akron and Otis School Districts

  • Financial Institutions: 4 banks, 1 savings and loan, 1 credit union

  • Education: 5 elementary schools, 5 high schools, 16 state licensed day care facilities, 35 miles to community college and 90 miles to university

Labor Force Summary

Labor Force Study

Labor Force Final Report

Links for Thought

Current issue of Amber Waves brought to you by the Economic Research Service/USDA online:

The Economics of Food, Farming, Natural Resources, and Rural America

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