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Crook

Colorado · 133 residents · 0.135 sq mi
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Crook has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $143,800. Households here earn about 43% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
133
+4%since 2000
from 128 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
985 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 948 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
−17%since 2000
from 50.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
691021351682011990201020202024Crook
2024157
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,392
+17%since 2000
from $19,127 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,800
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+133%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+123%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(111)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(14)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.4%(35)
Diversity Score
26
+182%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+22%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.0%
−26.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
30.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crook, Colorado?

Crook, Colorado has about 133 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crook, Colorado?

The typical household in Crook, Colorado earns about $43,125 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 $143,800, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Crook, Colorado?

About 13.1% 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 17.5% of people in Crook, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crook, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Crook, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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