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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Blue River

Colorado · 685 residents · 2.434 sq mi
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Blue River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,964. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 1990. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $339,300. Households here earn about 31% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

685
+60%since 1990
from 428 in 1990
1990 – 2025
281 / sq mi
+60%since 1990
from 176 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.0
−5%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3306249191K2K1990201020202024Blue River
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,964
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,670 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,411
+23%since 1990
from $23,097 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.0%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$339,300
+100%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $128,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,192
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $725 in 1990
US average: $602
74.6%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
25.4% rent
5.5
+128%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

59.5%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 52.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.3%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 92.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.3%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.9 min
−27%since 1990
from 15.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue River, Colorado?

Blue River, Colorado has about 685 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Blue River, Colorado earns about $61,964 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 $339,300, and the typical rent is about $1,192 a month.

How educated are people in Blue River, Colorado?

About 59.5% 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 7.0% of people in Blue River, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blue River, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Blue River, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 257 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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

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