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Black Hawk

Colorado · 127 residents · 3.062 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $283,300. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
127
+8%since 2000
from 118 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+21%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
691171662142621990201020202024Black Hawk
2024106
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$39,918
+54%since 2000
from $25,985 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.6%
+30.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance32.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical32.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food12.7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,417
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $925 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 51.9% in 2000
47.4% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(93)
Black1.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(20)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other1%(1)
Diversity Score42.7%(54)
Diversity Score
43
+31%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+26.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
96.4%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.7%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
Female
42.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Hawk, Colorado?

Black Hawk, Colorado has about 127 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Black Hawk, Colorado expensive?

In Black Hawk, Colorado, the median home is worth about $283,300, and the typical rent is about $1,417 a month.

How educated are people in Black Hawk, Colorado?

About 33.3% 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 30.6% 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 119 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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

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