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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Black Forest

Colorado · 13,247 residents · 100.64 sq mi
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Black Forest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,085. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 1990. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $236,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 63% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,247
+63%since 1990
from 8,143 in 1990
1990 – 2024
132 / sq mi
+63%since 1990
from 81 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+13%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K10K13K15K18K1990201020202024Black Forest
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$77,085
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,961 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,786
+74%since 1990
from $17,713 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$236,300
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $118,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $789 in 1990
US average: $602
92.8%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 88.6% in 1990
7.2% rent
3.1
+22%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(7,961)
Black0.4%(32)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(195)
Asian0.6%(45)
Diversity Score11%(892)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(12,297)
Black0.8%(109)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(438)
Asian0.7%(91)
Diversity Score11.9%(1,572)
12
+8%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.1%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 33.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.1%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 95.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
18.1%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
−27%since 1990
from 29.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Forest, Colorado?

Black Forest, Colorado has about 13,247 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Black Forest, Colorado earns about $77,085 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 $236,300, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Black Forest, Colorado?

About 45.1% 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 2.9% 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 5,104 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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

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