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Crestone

Colorado · 141 residents · 0.385 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 93% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $155,000. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 36.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
141
+93%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
366 / sq mi
+93%since 2000
from 190 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
−7%since 2000
from 52.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4551061572081990201020202024Crestone
2024123
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$40,100
+80%since 2000
from $22,291 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade90.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
32.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(111)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(11)
Asian8.5%(12)
Other13.6%(19)
Diversity Score56.9%(80)
Diversity Score
57
+1539%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
50.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
42.1%
+42.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−70.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−50.6 ptssince 2013
from 64.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crestone, Colorado?

Crestone, Colorado has about 141 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Crestone, Colorado expensive?

In Crestone, Colorado, the median home is worth about $155,000.

How educated are people in Crestone, Colorado?

About 32.4% 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 36.4% 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 120 residents, a change of about 571 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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