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Eldorado Springs

Colorado · 320 residents · 2.584 sq mi
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Eldorado Springs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,008. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 237 residents. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $809,200. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
320
−43%since 2000
from 557 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
124 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 216 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.8
+30%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2194146108051K2000201020202024Eldorado Springs
2024320
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,008
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$89,194
+108%since 2000
from $42,908 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
−19%since 2010
from 0.524 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$809,200
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $251,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
6.1
+18%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(518)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(16)
Asian1.8%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(71)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(313)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(4)
Diversity Score5.4%(17)
Diversity Score
5
−58%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
83.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+88%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
31.1%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
66.7%
+45.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
82.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.2 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2017
from 96.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldorado Springs, Colorado?

Eldorado Springs, Colorado has about 320 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eldorado Springs, Colorado?

The typical household in Eldorado Springs, Colorado earns about $133,008 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eldorado Springs, Colorado expensive?

In Eldorado Springs, Colorado, the median home is worth about $809,200.

How educated are people in Eldorado Springs, Colorado?

About 83.1% of adults age 25 and over in Eldorado Springs, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eldorado Springs, Colorado?

About 9.1% of people in Eldorado Springs, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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