Washington County, Colorado

Washington County
The old Washington County Courthouse in Akron
The old Washington County Courthouse in Akron
Map of Colorado highlighting Washington County
Location within the U.S. state of Colorado
Map of the United States highlighting Colorado
Colorado's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°59′N 103°12′W / 39.98°N 103.2°W / 39.98; -103.2
Country United States
State Colorado
FoundedFebruary 9, 1887
Named forGeorge Washington
SeatAkron
Largest townAkron
Area
 • Total
2,524 sq mi (6,540 km2)
 • Land2,518 sq mi (6,520 km2)
 • Water5.9 sq mi (15 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,817
 • Estimate 
(2023)
4,855 Increase
 • Density1.9/sq mi (0.74/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewashingtoncounty.colorado.gov

Washington County is a county located in the eastern side of the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,817, making it the least populous “Washington County” in the United States.[1][failed verification] The county seat is Akron.[2] The county was named in honor of the United States President George Washington.

  1. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.