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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Blue River

Colorado · 428 residents · 2.434 sq mi
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Blue River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $53,670. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 257 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $128,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. Households here earn about 78% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

428
−38%vs 2000
vs 685 in 2000
1990 – 2025
176 / sq mi
−38%vs 2000
vs 281 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.8
+5%vs 2000
vs 32.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3306249191K2K1990201020202024Blue River
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,670
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,964 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$23,097
−19%vs 2000
vs $28,411 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.4%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$128,800
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $339,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$725
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,192 in 2000
US average: $450
77.2%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.6% in 2000
22.8% rent
2.4
−56%vs 2000
vs 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(663)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(37)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(418)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other1.6%(7)
Diversity Score8.5%(36)
8
+56%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

52.9%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
92.9%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 98.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.1%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
+37%vs 2000
vs 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Blue River, Colorado?

Blue River, Colorado has about 428 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Blue River, Colorado?

The typical household in Blue River, Colorado earns about $53,670 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue River, Colorado expensive?

In Blue River, Colorado, the median home is worth about $128,800, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Blue River, Colorado?

About 52.9% of adults age 25 and over in Blue River, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue River, Colorado?

About 1.4% of people in Blue River, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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

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