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Coal Creek

Colorado · 343 residents · 1.194 sq mi
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Coal Creek has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
343
+13%since 2000
from 303 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
287 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+13%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1572493414335251990201020202024Coal Creek
2024324
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,667
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,709
+25%since 2000
from $12,563 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.268
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
10.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−46%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(281)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(6)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(313)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(18)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.9%(3)
Diversity Score15.6%(53)
Diversity Score
16
+105%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+69%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coal Creek, Colorado?

Coal Creek, Colorado has about 343 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coal Creek, Colorado?

The typical household in Coal Creek, Colorado earns about $51,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coal Creek, Colorado expensive?

In Coal Creek, Colorado, the median home is worth about $91,500.

How educated are people in Coal Creek, Colorado?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Coal Creek, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coal Creek, Colorado?

About 10.2% of people in Coal Creek, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coal Creek, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Coal Creek, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 155 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.

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