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Collbran

Colorado · 369 residents · 0.558 sq mi
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Collbran has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,125. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $143,800. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
369
−5%since 2000
from 388 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
661 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 695 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+28%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1923334746147551990201020202024Collbran
2024356
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,125
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,009
−6%since 2000
from $17,080 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.9%
+31.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade0.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$785
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+12%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(368)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(39)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(330)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(7)
Diversity Score21.7%(80)
Diversity Score
22
+118%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−14%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
35.5%
−50.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−64.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Collbran, Colorado?

Collbran, Colorado has about 369 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Collbran, Colorado?

The typical household in Collbran, Colorado earns about $38,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Collbran, Colorado expensive?

In Collbran, Colorado, the median home is worth about $143,800, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in Collbran, Colorado?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Collbran, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Collbran, Colorado?

About 45.9% of people in Collbran, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Collbran, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Collbran, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 130 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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

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