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Black Hawk

Colorado · 120 residents (2025 est.) · 3.062 sq mi
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Black Hawk is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,806. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $496,200. With a median age of 61.1, 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 61.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
106
−10%since 2000
from 118 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.1
+49%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:120 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
691171662142621990201020202024Black Hawk
2024106
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,806
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,325
+174%since 2000
from $25,985 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.7%
+48.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.305
+9%since 2010
from 0.280 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance25.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services7.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$496,200
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
70.5%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.9% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
29.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+20%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
87
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78%(92)
Black3.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.6%(38)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(6)
Diversity Score43.3%(46)
Diversity Score
43
+33%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.0%
+42.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+95%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
88.2%
+31.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.6%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
Female
34.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−53.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+32.5 ptssince 2017
from 67.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 81.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−18.1 ptssince 2016
from 18.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Hawk, Colorado?

Black Hawk, Colorado has about 106 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Hawk, Colorado earns about $116,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Black Hawk, Colorado expensive?

In Black Hawk, Colorado, the median home is worth about $496,200.

How educated are people in Black Hawk, Colorado?

About 49.0% of adults age 25 and over in Black Hawk, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Black Hawk, Colorado?

About 9.8% of people in Black Hawk, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Black Hawk, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Black Hawk, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 140 residents, a change of about -57 percent over that period.

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