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Atwood

Colorado · 138 residents · 1.034 sq mi
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Atwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,052. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 57 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $156,500. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
138
−29%since 2000
from 195 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
133 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+23%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
411041682312942000201020202024Atwood
202462
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,052
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,091 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,841
+23%since 2000
from $21,772 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing22.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+32%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(172)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.5%(44)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(10)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19%(26)
Diversity Score
19
−16%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% 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
17.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 79.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.3%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
Female
47.7%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.0%
−43.1 ptssince 2013
from 72.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atwood, Colorado?

Atwood, Colorado has about 138 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atwood, Colorado?

The typical household in Atwood, Colorado earns about $60,052 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atwood, Colorado expensive?

In Atwood, Colorado, the median home is worth about $156,500.

How educated are people in Atwood, Colorado?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Atwood, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atwood, Colorado?

About 12.3% of people in Atwood, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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