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Columbine Valley

Colorado · 1,256 residents · 0.982 sq mi
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Columbine Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $718,600. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 130% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,256
+11%since 2000
from 1,132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,279 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,153 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.5
+8%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9761K2K2K2K1990201020202024Columbine Valley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,196 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,058
−4%since 2000
from $71,758 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
71.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services15%
US avg: 7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$718,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,792 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
3.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+45%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,078)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(17)
Asian1.6%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(96)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,182)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(27)
Asian1.5%(19)
Other1.2%(15)
Diversity Score13.4%(169)
Diversity Score
13
+58%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+63%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.3%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.5%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbine Valley, Colorado?

Columbine Valley, Colorado has about 1,256 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbine Valley, Colorado?

The typical household in Columbine Valley, Colorado earns about $130,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbine Valley, Colorado expensive?

In Columbine Valley, Colorado, the median home is worth about $718,600, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Columbine Valley, Colorado?

About 69.4% of adults age 25 and over in Columbine Valley, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbine Valley, Colorado?

About 0.4% of people in Columbine Valley, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbine Valley, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbine Valley, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 179 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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