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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

De Beque

Colorado · 274 residents · 2.777 sq mi
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De Beque has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,214. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 177 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,000. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

274
−39%vs 2000
vs 451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
99 / sq mi
−39%vs 2000
vs 162 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.9
+6%vs 2000
vs 34.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2503233964695421990201020202024De Beque
2024458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,214
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,632 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,264
−42%vs 2000
vs $14,181 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.7%
+20.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,000
−55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $88,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$339
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $500 in 2000
US average: $450
62.5%
−17.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.6% in 2000
37.5% rent
1.6
−45%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(439)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(22)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(271)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(3)
Diversity Score10.2%(28)
10
+108%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.3%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.1 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in De Beque, Colorado?

De Beque, Colorado has about 274 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in De Beque, Colorado?

The typical household in De Beque, Colorado earns about $18,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is De Beque, Colorado expensive?

In De Beque, Colorado, the median home is worth about $30,000, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in De Beque, Colorado?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in De Beque, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in De Beque, Colorado?

About 27.7% of people in De Beque, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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

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