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Crestone

Colorado · 166 residents (2025 est.) · 0.385 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 44.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
123
+68%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
319 / sq mi
+68%since 2000
from 190 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
−14%since 2000
from 52.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:166 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4551061572081990201020202024Crestone
2024123
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,931
+3%since 2000
from $22,291 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.7%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
+93%since 2010
from 0.264 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information71.7%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
67.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−52.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
+88.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(28)
Asian7.3%(9)
Other14.6%(18)
Diversity Score77%(95)
Diversity Score
77
+2117%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.8%
−18.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.6%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−51.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
45.3%
+34.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
54.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
71.9%
+71.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.4%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
28.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Female
71.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.4%
+17.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
30.1%
−34.1 ptssince 2013
from 64.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.5%
−12.1 ptssince 2017
from 80.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2016
from 79.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2016
from 13.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crestone, Colorado?

Crestone, Colorado has about 123 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Crestone, Colorado?

About 38.8% of adults age 25 and over in Crestone, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crestone, Colorado?

About 44.7% of people in Crestone, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crestone, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Crestone, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 102 residents, a change of about 486 percent over that period.

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