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Genesee

Colorado · 3,778 residents · 6.621 sq mi
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Genesee is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $186,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 77% 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 $1,032,700. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,778
+2%since 2000
from 3,699 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
571 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 559 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.3
+18%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Genesee
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$186,667
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,077 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$107,628
+36%since 2000
from $79,180 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
85.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
−15%since 2010
from 0.455 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,032,700
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,819
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,379 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+82%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(3,481)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(101)
Asian1.8%(66)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(427)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(3,334)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(88)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other8.6%(326)
Diversity Score26.7%(1,007)
Diversity Score
27
+131%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 99.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+25%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.2%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.4%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.6%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 4.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−96.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2017
from 96.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Genesee, Colorado?

Genesee, Colorado has about 3,778 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Genesee, Colorado?

The typical household in Genesee, Colorado earns about $186,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Genesee, Colorado expensive?

In Genesee, Colorado, the median home is worth about $1,032,700, and the typical rent is about $2,819 a month.

How educated are people in Genesee, Colorado?

About 76.7% of adults age 25 and over in Genesee, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Genesee, Colorado?

About 2.4% of people in Genesee, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Genesee, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Genesee, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,063 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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