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Calhan

Colorado · 762 residents · 0.833 sq mi
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Calhan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,136. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $194,300. Households here earn about 32% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
762
−15%since 2000
from 896 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
915 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,076 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+20%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3115367619861K1990201020202024Calhan
2024620
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,136
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,735 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,340
+57%since 2000
from $19,266 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$903
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(641)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(8)
Diversity Score19.1%(145)
Diversity Score
19
+197%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+26%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calhan, Colorado?

Calhan, Colorado has about 762 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calhan, Colorado?

The typical household in Calhan, Colorado earns about $51,136 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 $194,300, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.

How educated are people in Calhan, Colorado?

About 24.4% 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 7.3% 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 176 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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