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Crook

Colorado · 125 residents (2025 est.) · 0.135 sq mi
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Crook has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,944. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $118,800. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 67% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
157
+23%since 2000
from 128 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,163 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 948 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.0
+8%since 2000
from 50.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:125 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
691021351682011990201020202024Crook
2024157
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,944
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,263
+74%since 2000
from $19,127 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.9%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
+38%since 2010
from 0.308 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$845
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
90.5%
+90.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+149%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(7)
Diversity Score
5
−50%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% 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
6.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.7%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
39.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2012
from 28.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 80.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crook, Colorado?

Crook, Colorado has about 157 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crook, Colorado?

The typical household in Crook, Colorado earns about $31,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crook, Colorado expensive?

In Crook, Colorado, the median home is worth about $118,800, and the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Crook, Colorado?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Crook, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crook, Colorado?

About 29.9% of people in Crook, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crook, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Crook, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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