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Black Forest

Colorado · 15,097 residents · 100.64 sq mi
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Black Forest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,957. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $571,800. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,097
+14%since 2000
from 13,247 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
150 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+24%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K10K13K15K18K1990201020202024Black Forest
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,957
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,085 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,283
+73%since 2000
from $30,786 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$571,800
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $236,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
4.8% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+55%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(12,705)
Black1.1%(161)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(1,092)
Asian1.6%(235)
Other3.4%(518)
Diversity Score30.9%(4,662)
Diversity Score
31
+160%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 45.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.1%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Forest, Colorado?

Black Forest, Colorado has about 15,097 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Forest, Colorado earns about $119,957 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 $571,800.

How educated are people in Black Forest, Colorado?

About 55.1% 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 1.6% 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 6,954 residents, a change of about 85 percent over that period.

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

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