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Coal Creek

Colorado · 364 residents · 1.194 sq mi
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Coal Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,806. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $113,200. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 51% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
364
+20%since 2000
from 303 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
47.8
+29%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1572493414335251990201020202024Coal Creek
2024324
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.1%(15)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(17)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.9%(25)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.5%(20)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(17)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.7%(28)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.8%(54)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.3%(41)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.2%(59)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7417.3%(63)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.5%(20)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.4%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,806
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,076
+84%since 2000
from $12,563 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,200
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $571 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
14.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+77%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Coal Creek on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(281)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(6)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(317)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(20)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.6%(2)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.3%(8)
Ancestry
German29.3%(102)
Irish24.1%(84)
Dutch7.5%(26)
Swedish5.7%(20)
Italian4%(14)
American3.7%(13)
French3.7%(13)
English3.2%(11)
Scottish2.3%(8)
Russian0.9%(3)
Swiss0.6%(2)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Welsh0.3%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married35.7%(66)
Married34.6%(64)
Widowed5.4%(10)
Divorced24.3%(45)
Women 15+
Never married15.7%(19)
Married71.9%(87)
Widowed8.3%(10)
Divorced4.1%(5)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coal Creek, Colorado?

Coal Creek, Colorado has about 364 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Coal Creek, Colorado earns about $36,806 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 $113,200, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Coal Creek, Colorado?

About 10.5% 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 25.6% 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 176 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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

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