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Eldorado Springs

Colorado · 559 residents · 2.584 sq mi
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Eldorado Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Colorado median. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
559
Unchangedsince 2000
from 557 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
216 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 216 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.4
+22%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2194146108051K2000201020202024Eldorado Springs
2024320
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,067
+5%since 2000
from $42,908 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
76.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
23.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(460)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(47)
Asian2.1%(12)
Other6.5%(36)
Diversity Score38.6%(216)
Diversity Score
39
+203%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+121%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.5%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
39.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−96.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eldorado Springs, Colorado?

Eldorado Springs, Colorado has about 559 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eldorado Springs, Colorado earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Eldorado Springs, Colorado?

About 66.9% 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 15.0% of people in Eldorado Springs, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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

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