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Cripple Creek

Colorado · 1,155 residents · 1.522 sq mi
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Cripple Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,581. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $127,000. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 58% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,155
+4%since 2000
from 1,115 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
759 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 733 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+24%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3847411K1K2K1990201020202024Cripple Creek
2024955
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,581
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,261 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,119
+33%since 2000
from $19,607 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information1.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$878
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $696 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.6% in 2000
46.4% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+76%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(992)
Black0.9%(10)
Hispanic / Latino6%(67)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.6%(208)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(963)
Black1.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(87)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other1.6%(19)
Diversity Score26.7%(309)
Diversity Score
27
+43%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
+15%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−19.0 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.0%
−41.7 ptssince 2013
from 64.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cripple Creek, Colorado?

Cripple Creek, Colorado has about 1,155 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cripple Creek, Colorado?

The typical household in Cripple Creek, Colorado earns about $31,581 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cripple Creek, Colorado expensive?

In Cripple Creek, Colorado, the median home is worth about $127,000, and the typical rent is about $878 a month.

How educated are people in Cripple Creek, Colorado?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cripple Creek, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cripple Creek, Colorado?

About 9.9% of people in Cripple Creek, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cripple Creek, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Cripple Creek, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 652 residents, a change of about 130 percent over that period.

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

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