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De Beque

Colorado · 504 residents · 2.777 sq mi
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De Beque is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $207,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
504
+12%since 2000
from 451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
181 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 162 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
+2%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2503233964695421990201020202024De Beque
2024458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,632 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,206
+78%since 2000
from $14,181 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing14.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services6.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,100
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+14%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(462)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.5%(78)
Diversity Score41.3%(208)
Diversity Score
41
+739%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
−12%since 2000
from 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
18.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
41.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.7%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Beque, Colorado?

De Beque, Colorado has about 504 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in De Beque, Colorado earns about $61,250 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 $207,100, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in De Beque, Colorado?

About 11.7% 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 12.0% 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 230 residents, a change of about 84 percent over that period.

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