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Colorado City

Arizona · 2,478 residents · 8.916 sq mi
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Colorado City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 856 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 18.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 37.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 18.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
38% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,478
−26%since 2000
from 3,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
278 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
18.9
+32%since 2000
from 14.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Colorado City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,826 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,820
+67%since 2000
from $5,293 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade33.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
37.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
62.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(3,191)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(97)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(260)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,414)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(24)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(65)
Diversity Score
3
−66%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
59.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+7%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.6%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
41.9%
−37.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colorado City, Arizona?

Colorado City, Arizona has about 2,478 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colorado City, Arizona?

The typical household in Colorado City, Arizona earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Colorado City, Arizona?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Colorado City, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colorado City, Arizona?

About 37.7% of people in Colorado City, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colorado City, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Colorado City, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 123 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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