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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Black Forest

Colorado · 8,143 residents · 100.64 sq mi
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Black Forest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,961. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 5,104 residents. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $118,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 56% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,143
−39%vs 2000
vs 13,247 in 2000
1990 – 2024
81 / sq mi
−39%vs 2000
vs 132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.9
−12%vs 2000
vs 39.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K10K13K15K18K1990201020202024Black Forest
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,961
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $77,085 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,713
−42%vs 2000
vs $30,786 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$118,100
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $236,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$789
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $900 in 2000
US average: $450
88.6%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.8% in 2000
11.4% rent
2.5
−18%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(7,961)
Black0.4%(32)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(195)
Asian0.6%(45)
Other1.3%(105)
Diversity Score11%(892)
11
−8%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.8%
−11.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 45.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.4%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.0%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.7 min
+37%vs 2000
vs 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Black Forest, Colorado?

Black Forest, Colorado has about 8,143 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Black Forest, Colorado earns about $46,961 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 $118,100, and the typical rent is about $789 a month.

How educated are people in Black Forest, Colorado?

About 33.8% 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 3.2% of people in Black Forest, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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

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