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Colorado City

Colorado · 2,193 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 $38,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $141,200. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,193
+9%since 2000
from 2,018 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
146 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 134 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.9
+24%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Colorado City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,331 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,476
+13%since 2000
from $17,247 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$696
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−25.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+27%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(1,759)
Black0.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(185)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.9%(483)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(1,837)
Black0.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(303)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other5.9%(130)
Diversity Score41.8%(917)
Diversity Score
42
+75%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.5%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.8%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colorado City, Colorado?

Colorado City, Colorado has about 2,193 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Colorado City, Colorado earns about $38,000 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 $141,200, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Colorado City, Colorado?

About 19.6% 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 21.5% 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 1,019 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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