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Colorado City

Colorado · 1,615 residents · 15.008 sq mi
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Colorado City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,868. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 403 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $259,100. With a median age of 58.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 53% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,615
−20%since 2000
from 2,018 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
108 / sq mi
−9%since 2009
from 119 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
58.7
+58%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Colorado City
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.6%(123)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.7%(43)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.6%(123)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.9%(63)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(89)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 342.7%(43)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4417.2%(278)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 541.4%(22)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.9%(176)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7424%(388)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8416.5%(267)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,868
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,331 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,922
+149%since 2000
from $17,247 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+17%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,270
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+86%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
47
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Colorado City on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(1,759)
Black0.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(185)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(1,450)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(77)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(88)
Diversity Score
24
−25%since 2009
from 32 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.4%(6)
Ancestry
German14%(226)
American11.9%(192)
Swiss10.8%(174)
Irish8.4%(136)
English7.4%(119)
French4.3%(69)
Finnish2.4%(38)
Scottish2.4%(38)
Arab1.9%(31)
Moroccan1.9%(31)
Swedish1.6%(26)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Swiss population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
58.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2017
from 75.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married15.8%(90)
Married79.1%(451)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced5.1%(29)
Women 15+
Never married17.1%(129)
Married52.1%(394)
Widowed14.2%(107)
Divorced16.7%(126)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colorado City, Colorado?

Colorado City, Colorado has about 1,615 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colorado City, Colorado?

The typical household in Colorado City, Colorado earns about $44,868 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colorado City, Colorado expensive?

In Colorado City, Colorado, the median home is worth about $259,100, and the typical rent is about $1,270 a month.

How educated are people in Colorado City, Colorado?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in Colorado City, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colorado City, Colorado?

About 5.1% of people in Colorado City, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colorado City, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Colorado City, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 441 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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