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Eckley

Colorado · 232 residents · 0.473 sq mi
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Eckley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,923. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,600. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
232
−17%since 2000
from 278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
490 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 588 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+21%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1351952543133731990201020202024Eckley
2024332
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,923
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,079
+62%since 2000
from $11,194 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction21.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,600
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+50%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77%(214)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.9%(114)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(149)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino33.6%(78)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.4%(131)
Diversity Score
56
+38%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 20.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.7%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
20.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eckley, Colorado?

Eckley, Colorado has about 232 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eckley, Colorado?

The typical household in Eckley, Colorado earns about $36,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eckley, Colorado expensive?

In Eckley, Colorado, the median home is worth about $85,600, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Eckley, Colorado?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Eckley, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eckley, Colorado?

About 25.7% of people in Eckley, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eckley, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Eckley, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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