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Calhan

Colorado · 727 residents (2025 est.) · 0.83 sq mi
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Calhan is a city of 620 people in Colorado. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 22% of adults. Households here earn about 35% less than in Colorado as a whole. The foreign-born share is 2%. The average commute runs 38 minutes. The population has fallen 31% since 2000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

620
−31%since 2000
from 896 in 2000
727 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
744 / sq mi
−45%since 2009
from 1,364 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
36.4
+2%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.83 sq mi
Population, 19902024
3115367619861K19902000201020202024Calhan
2024620
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.6%(47)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.9%(49)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.5%(34)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.6%(47)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.1%(44)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.3%(76)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.6%(72)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.8%(104)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.4%(58)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.1%(44)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845%(31)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(14)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$62,321
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,735 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$38,559
+100%since 2000
from $19,266 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
6.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.495
+30%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$296,600
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$943
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,442
67.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
32.3% rent
13.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.47 people
−24%since 2009
from 3.26 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
17.6%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
56.8%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
4.8
+21%since 2009
from 3.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
56
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(854)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(17)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(501)
Black1.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(57)
41
+51%since 2009
from 27 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican4.7%(29)
Mexican1.6%(10)
Honduran0.5%(3)
Ancestry
German20.2%(125)
English17.9%(111)
Irish15.6%(97)
Slovak3.7%(23)
American3.1%(19)
Italian2.1%(13)
British1.9%(12)
Dutch1.9%(12)
Austrian1.8%(11)
Polish1.6%(10)
Swedish1.5%(9)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Arab1%(6)
French0.8%(5)
Norwegian0.8%(5)
Slovene0.6%(4)
Iraqi0.5%(3)
Czech0.5%(3)
Scottish0.5%(3)
Welsh0.2%(1)
Section 05

Education

22.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
3.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
84.9%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
4.3%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
8.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
2.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
7.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
66.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
75.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
20.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
25.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
53.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
1.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
13.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
7.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2013
from 13.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
87.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2017
from 70.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
89.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
86.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
97.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married38.5%(85)
Married50.7%(112)
Widowed0.5%(1)
Divorced10.4%(23)
Women 15+
Never married22.7%(61)
Married39.8%(107)
Widowed13.4%(36)
Divorced24.2%(65)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

7.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2013
from 13.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
43.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
12.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
15.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
38.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
56.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
49.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)23.1%(6)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)26.9%(7)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era26.9%(7)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 26 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhan, Colorado?

Calhan, Colorado has about 620 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calhan, Colorado?

The typical household in Calhan, Colorado earns about $62,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calhan, Colorado expensive?

In Calhan, Colorado, the median home is worth about $296,600, and the typical rent is about $943 a month.

How educated are people in Calhan, Colorado?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Calhan, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calhan, Colorado?

About 6.0% of people in Calhan, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calhan, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Calhan, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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