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Colorado City

Colorado · 2,237 residents · 15.008 sq mi
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Colorado City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,186. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $162,200. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,237
+11%since 2000
from 2,018 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
149 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 134 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+32%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Colorado City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,186
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,331 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,137
+40%since 2000
from $17,247 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$864
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
19.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(1,822)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(299)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0.7%(15)
Diversity Score32.9%(736)
Diversity Score
33
+38%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colorado City, Colorado?

Colorado City, Colorado has about 2,237 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Colorado City, Colorado earns about $56,186 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 $162,200, and the typical rent is about $864 a month.

How educated are people in Colorado City, Colorado?

About 19.8% 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 13.0% 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 1,063 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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