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Crestone

Colorado · 127 residents · 0.385 sq mi
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Crestone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,393. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $146,900. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
127
+74%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
330 / sq mi
+74%since 2000
from 190 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
−16%since 2000
from 52.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4551061572081990201020202024Crestone
2024123
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,393
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$10,321
−54%since 2000
from $22,291 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.264
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade28.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food14.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,900
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
65.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+56%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(8)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.6%(22)
Diversity Score
18
+408%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−44.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
62.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
37.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crestone, Colorado?

Crestone, Colorado has about 127 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crestone, Colorado?

The typical household in Crestone, Colorado earns about $33,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crestone, Colorado expensive?

In Crestone, Colorado, the median home is worth about $146,900.

How educated are people in Crestone, Colorado?

About 12.1% 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 6.4% 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 106 residents, a change of about 505 percent over that period.

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