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Black Forest

Colorado · 13,116 residents · 100.64 sq mi
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Black Forest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,551. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $430,200. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 83% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,116
−1%since 2000
from 13,247 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
130 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.4
+17%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K10K13K15K18K1990201020202024Black Forest
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,551
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,085 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,865
+29%since 2000
from $30,786 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
65.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$430,200
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $236,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,310
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $900 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+36%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(11,826)
Black1.2%(159)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(646)
Asian1.3%(166)
Other1.2%(158)
Diversity Score20.5%(2,685)
Diversity Score
20
+72%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 45.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
59.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.8%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Forest, Colorado?

Black Forest, Colorado has about 13,116 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Forest, Colorado earns about $103,551 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 $430,200, and the typical rent is about $1,310 a month.

How educated are people in Black Forest, Colorado?

About 52.7% 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 4,973 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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

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