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De Beque

Colorado · 493 residents · 2.777 sq mi
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De Beque has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $155,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
493
+9%since 2000
from 451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.6
+8%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2503233964695421990201020202024De Beque
2024458
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.9%(34)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(34)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.9%(39)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.5%(27)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(24)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.8%(78)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.8%(53)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.8%(53)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.6%(82)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.3%(46)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.9%(19)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.8%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,375
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,632 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,046
+63%since 2000
from $14,181 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing7.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,072
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
19.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−26%since 2009
from 3.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in De Beque on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(439)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(393)
Black1.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(47)
Asian1%(5)
Other7.4%(36)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.8%(39)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German29.2%(146)
English15%(75)
Irish12.8%(64)
Italian7.4%(37)
Polish7%(35)
French2.2%(11)
Scottish2%(10)
Canadian1.2%(6)
Swedish1%(5)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.8%(4)
British0.6%(3)
Dutch0.6%(3)
Welsh0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+16%since 2000
from 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−51.3 ptssince 2013
from 63.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married30%(60)
Married47.5%(95)
Widowed5.5%(11)
Divorced17%(34)
Women 15+
Never married17.1%(30)
Married52.6%(92)
Widowed8%(14)
Divorced22.3%(39)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Beque, Colorado?

De Beque, Colorado has about 493 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in De Beque, Colorado earns about $64,375 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 $155,400, and the typical rent is about $1,072 a month.

How educated are people in De Beque, Colorado?

About 16.6% 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 18.2% 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 219 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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

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