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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Columbine

Colorado · 24,095 residents · 6.634 sq mi
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Columbine is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,319. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $195,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,095
+1%since 1990
from 23,963 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
39.1
+14%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.6%(1,341)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97%(1,698)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.8%(2,114)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.2%(1,976)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.9%(938)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.8%(2,373)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4418.1%(4,369)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5418.3%(4,406)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6411%(2,660)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.1%(1,462)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.6%(634)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.5%(124)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,319
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,697 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,471
+46%since 1990
from $19,438 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,700
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $106,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$962
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $706 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
92.1%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 89.4% in 1990
7.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(23,232)
Black0.3%(62)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(1,101)
Asian1.3%(315)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(22,000)
Black0.5%(113)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(1,345)
Asian1.1%(277)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican8.4%(2,146)
Spaniard1%(253)
Salvadoran0.3%(72)
Peruvian0.2%(55)
Puerto Rican0.2%(43)
Nicaraguan0.2%(41)
Panamanian0.1%(37)
Cuban0.1%(31)
Argentine0.1%(22)
Asian origin
Korean0.4%(107)
Vietnamese0.4%(95)
Chinese0.2%(51)
Japanese0.1%(36)
Thai0.1%(21)
Filipino0.1%(18)
Cambodian0%(11)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German22.8%(5,818)
English19.7%(5,012)
Irish13.7%(3,478)
American5.2%(1,314)
Italian4.3%(1,096)
Norwegian3.8%(963)
French3.6%(909)
Polish3.3%(831)
Scottish2.7%(688)
Dutch2.5%(629)
Swedish2.2%(572)
Danish1.5%(375)
+ 27 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish1.1%(280)
Welsh1%(260)
Czech0.9%(240)
British0.9%(235)
Romanian0.5%(134)
Hungarian0.5%(121)
Ukrainian0.4%(112)
Russian0.4%(100)
Swiss0.4%(96)
Brazilian0.3%(81)
Austrian0.3%(76)
Slovak0.3%(73)
Greek0.2%(58)
Slovene0.2%(53)
Portuguese0.2%(39)
Arab0.1%(34)
Lithuanian0.1%(28)
Belgian0.1%(25)
Finnish0.1%(25)
Iranian0.1%(25)
Canadian0.1%(24)
Australian0.1%(17)
Armenian0.1%(16)
Croatian0.1%(15)
Serbian0%(11)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 40.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 95.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
−22%since 1990
from 24.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25%(2,327)
Married67.5%(6,267)
Widowed1.6%(146)
Divorced5.9%(550)
Women 15+
Never married18.6%(1,782)
Married66.6%(6,369)
Widowed5.5%(526)
Divorced9.2%(884)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbine, Colorado?

Columbine, Colorado has about 24,095 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Columbine, Colorado?

The typical household in Columbine, Colorado earns about $71,319 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbine, Colorado expensive?

In Columbine, Colorado, the median home is worth about $195,700, and the typical rent is about $962 a month.

How educated are people in Columbine, Colorado?

About 42.7% of adults age 25 and over in Columbine, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbine, Colorado?

About 2.0% of people in Columbine, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbine, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbine, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 132 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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