Washington County, Colorado

Washington County, Colorado
The old Washington County Courthouse in Akron
Location within the U.S. state of Colorado
Coordinates: 39°59′N 103°12′W / 39.98°N 103.20°W / 39.98; -103.20
Country United States
State Colorado
FoundedFebruary 9, 1887
Named afterGeorge 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 
(2024)
4,771
 • Density1.913/sq mi (0.7386/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. The county seat is Akron. The county was named in honor of the United States President George Washington.