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Blanca

Colorado · 385 residents · 1.833 sq mi
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Blanca has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,600. Households here earn about 65% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
385
−2%since 2000
from 391 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
210 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 213 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+5%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1972963944925911990201020202024Blanca
2024230
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,000
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,301
+50%since 2000
from $10,200 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−42.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
60.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+75%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(136)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino60.8%(234)
Asian2.1%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.5%(237)
Diversity Score
62
+7%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
44.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
−11%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
51.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
43.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.0%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
19.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blanca, Colorado?

Blanca, Colorado has about 385 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blanca, Colorado?

The typical household in Blanca, Colorado earns about $20,000 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 $75,600, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Blanca, Colorado?

About 10.8% 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 14.9% of people in Blanca, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blanca, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Blanca, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 95 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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