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Columbine

Colorado · 24,280 residents · 6.634 sq mi
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Columbine is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,840. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $273,600. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% 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
24,280
+1%since 2000
from 24,095 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,660 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 3,632 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+12%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K24K25K26K26K1990201020202024Columbine
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,840
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,319 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,748
+29%since 2000
from $28,471 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$273,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,340
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $962 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
12.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+22%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(22,000)
Black0.5%(113)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(1,345)
Asian1.1%(277)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.2%(4,141)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87%(21,118)
Black0.5%(124)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(2,065)
Asian2%(479)
Other1.5%(354)
Diversity Score28.3%(6,883)
Diversity Score
28
+65%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 42.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.6%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbine, Colorado?

Columbine, Colorado has about 24,280 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Columbine, Colorado?

The typical household in Columbine, Colorado earns about $81,840 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 $273,600, and the typical rent is about $1,340 a month.

How educated are people in Columbine, Colorado?

About 44.5% 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 3.8% 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 317 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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