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Calhan

Colorado · 727 residents (2025 est.) · 0.833 sq mi
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Calhan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,321. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 276 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $296,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 35% less than the Colorado median.

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

Total population
620
−31%since 2000
from 896 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
744 / sq mi
−45%since 2009
from 1,364 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
+2%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:727 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3115367619861K1990201020202024Calhan
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

Median household income
$62,321
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,735 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$296,600
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$943
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.8%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+21%since 2009
from 3.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
56
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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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)
Diversity Score
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)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest Slovak population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% 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
7.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2017
from 70.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
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)
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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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