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Calhan

Colorado · 780 residents · 0.833 sq mi
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Calhan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,931. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $172,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
780
−13%since 2000
from 896 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
936 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,076 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+8%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3115367619861K1990201020202024Calhan
2024620
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,931
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,735 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,749
−18%since 2000
from $19,266 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade18.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
52.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+33%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(854)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(17)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(58)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(717)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(27)
Asian1.2%(9)
Other2.6%(21)
Diversity Score18.4%(144)
Diversity Score
18
+187%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+12%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.0%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhan, Colorado?

Calhan, Colorado has about 780 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calhan, Colorado?

The typical household in Calhan, Colorado earns about $44,931 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 $172,200, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Calhan, Colorado?

About 12.5% 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 11.9% 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 194 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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