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Columbine Valley

Colorado · 1,502 residents · 0.982 sq mi
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Columbine Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $219,875. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $978,000. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 192% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,502
+33%since 2000
from 1,132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,530 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 1,153 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+4%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9761K2K2K2K1990201020202024Columbine Valley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$219,875
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,196 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$118,268
+65%since 2000
from $71,758 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
87.3%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services23.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$978,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
2.5% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(1,371)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(63)
Asian1.2%(18)
Other1.8%(27)
Diversity Score18.3%(275)
Diversity Score
18
+115%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+82%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.2%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.7%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−96.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbine Valley, Colorado?

Columbine Valley, Colorado has about 1,502 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Columbine Valley, Colorado earns about $219,875 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 $978,000.

How educated are people in Columbine Valley, Colorado?

About 79.2% 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 1.1% 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 425 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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