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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

De Beque

Colorado · 451 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 $29,632. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $88,100. Households here earn about 37% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 123%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

451
+65%since 1990
from 274 in 1990
1990 – 2025
162 / sq mi
+65%since 1990
from 99 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
−5%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2503233964695421990201020202024De Beque
2024458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,632
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,214 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,181
+72%since 1990
from $8,264 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.3%
−20.4 ptssince 1990
from 27.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,100
+123%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $339 in 1990
US average: $602
79.6%
+17.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.5% in 1990
20.4% rent
3.0
+81%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(271)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score10.2%(28)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(439)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(22)
5
−52%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.5%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 81.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.9 min
−9%since 1990
from 34.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Beque, Colorado?

De Beque, Colorado has about 451 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in De Beque, Colorado earns about $29,632 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 $88,100, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in De Beque, Colorado?

About 6.5% 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 7.3% of people in De Beque, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has De Beque, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, De Beque, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 177 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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

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