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Black Forest

Colorado · 15,738 residents · 100.64 sq mi
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Black Forest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,460. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $856,200. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,738
+19%since 2000
from 13,247 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
156 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
+22%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K10K13K15K18K1990201020202024Black Forest
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$145,460
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,085 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,106
+118%since 2000
from $30,786 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+22%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$856,200
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $236,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
4.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+92%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(12,297)
Black0.8%(109)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(438)
Asian0.7%(91)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(1,572)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(13,014)
Black3.5%(548)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(1,216)
Asian1.9%(297)
Other4.2%(663)
Diversity Score38.4%(6,037)
Diversity Score
38
+223%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 45.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.6%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.5%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.4%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2017
from 91.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Forest, Colorado?

Black Forest, Colorado has about 15,738 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Black Forest, Colorado?

The typical household in Black Forest, Colorado earns about $145,460 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Black Forest, Colorado expensive?

In Black Forest, Colorado, the median home is worth about $856,200.

How educated are people in Black Forest, Colorado?

About 56.5% of adults age 25 and over in Black Forest, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Black Forest, Colorado?

About 5.0% of people in Black Forest, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Black Forest, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Black Forest, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,595 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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