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Copper Mountain

Colorado · 650 residents · 32.058 sq mi
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Copper Mountain has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Renters pay a median $1,401 per month, above the US median of $1,124. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
650
+14%since 2019
from 571 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
20 / sq mi
+14%since 2019
from 18 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
30.8
−37%since 2019
from 48.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
154289425560695201020202024Copper Mountain
2024353
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $55,119 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$47,620
+11%since 2019
from $42,711 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 28.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2019
from 17.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information34.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,401
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,338 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2019
from 59.9% in 2019
30.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(549)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.3%(53)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(535)
Black1.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(72)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29%(188)
Diversity Score
29
+213%since 2019
from 9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 98.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 19.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.6 min
+13%since 2019
from 8.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 66.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
93.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2019
from 81.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2019
from 55.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 61.3% in 2019
Female
36.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 38.7% in 2019
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Copper Mountain, Colorado?

Copper Mountain, Colorado has about 650 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Copper Mountain, Colorado?

The typical household in Copper Mountain, Colorado earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Copper Mountain, Colorado expensive?

In Copper Mountain, Colorado, the typical rent is about $1,401 a month.

How educated are people in Copper Mountain, Colorado?

About 51.4% 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 5.3% of people in Copper Mountain, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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