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Blanca

Colorado · 320 residents (2025 est.) · 1.833 sq mi
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Blanca has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,000. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 161 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $163,500. Households here earn about 29% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
230
−41%since 2000
from 391 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
125 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 213 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
−2%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:320 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1972963944925911990201020202024Blanca
2024230
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,000
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,808
+133%since 2000
from $10,200 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+32.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
−29%since 2010
from 0.524 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction19.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Information1.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,500
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,106
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+12%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.6%(112)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino67%(262)
Asian2.8%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.5%(225)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(54)
Black1.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino72.6%(167)
Asian1.3%(3)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score52.1%(120)
Diversity Score
52
−9%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+33%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.7%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
4.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 20.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
27.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
−16.1 ptssince 2012
from 26.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2013
from 47.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 67.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
41.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2016
from 53.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
58.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2016
from 44.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blanca, Colorado?

Blanca, Colorado has about 230 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blanca, Colorado?

The typical household in Blanca, Colorado earns about $68,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blanca, Colorado expensive?

In Blanca, Colorado, the median home is worth about $163,500, and the typical rent is about $1,106 a month.

How educated are people in Blanca, Colorado?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Blanca, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blanca, Colorado?

About 12.2% of people in Blanca, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blanca, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Blanca, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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