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Eldora

Colorado · 465 residents · 4.156 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 295 residents. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $500,000. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 52.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
465
+174%since 2000
from 170 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
112 / sq mi
+174%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.5
−11%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
01282553835102000201020202024Eldora
2024465
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$34,973
+58%since 2000
from $22,191 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
52.9%
+44.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
+155%since 2010
from 0.143 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade31.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction25.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$500,000
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,045
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $632 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.3%
−34.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
72.7% rent
Vacancy rate
31.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
58.9%
+58.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
+55.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(160)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.8%(24)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(366)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(94)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(5)
Diversity Score42.4%(197)
Diversity Score
42
+207%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
97.7%
+84.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
−73.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.2%
+35.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
82.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
Female
17.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
22.8%
−52.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.3%
−31.2 ptssince 2013
from 58.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldora, Colorado?

Eldora, Colorado has about 465 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Eldora, Colorado expensive?

In Eldora, Colorado, the median home is worth about $500,000, and the typical rent is about $2,045 a month.

How educated are people in Eldora, Colorado?

About 53.8% of adults age 25 and over in Eldora, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eldora, Colorado?

About 52.9% of people in Eldora, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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