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Copper Mountain

Colorado · 353 residents · 32.058 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 25.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 25.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
353
+10%since 2023
from 321 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
11 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 10 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
25.3
−56%since 2023
from 57.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
154289425560695201020202024Copper Mountain
2024353
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$140,806
+170%since 2023
from $52,191 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+28.5 ptssince 2023
from 71.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+37.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.6% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
97.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.1%(39)
Diversity Score26.7%(86)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(252)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(87)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(14)
Diversity Score53.5%(189)
Diversity Score
54
+101%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.2%
+40.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
0.0%
−58.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
79.2%
+37.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
92.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2023
from 79.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−33.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.2% in 2023
Female
39.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
Foreign born
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Copper Mountain, Colorado?

Copper Mountain, Colorado has about 353 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Copper Mountain, Colorado?

About 70.2% of adults age 25 and over in Copper Mountain, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Copper Mountain, Colorado?

About 7.1% of people in Copper Mountain, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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