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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Calhan

Colorado · 896 residents · 0.833 sq mi
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Calhan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,735. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $102,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

896
+53%since 1990
from 586 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,076 / sq mi
+53%since 1990
from 703 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
−14%since 1990
from 41.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3115367619861K1990201020202024Calhan
2024620
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,735
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,687 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,266
+71%since 1990
from $11,287 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.2%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$102,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$519
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
72.9%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
27.1% rent
2.9
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(577)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(9)
Asian0.5%(3)
Diversity Score7.4%(43)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(854)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(17)
Asian0.7%(6)
Diversity Score6.4%(58)
6
−13%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.0%
+15.0 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.3 min
−7%since 1990
from 28.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Calhan, Colorado?

Calhan, Colorado has about 896 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Calhan, Colorado?

The typical household in Calhan, Colorado earns about $35,735 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 $102,600, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Calhan, Colorado?

About 14.9% 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 8.2% 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 310 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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

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