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Genesee

Colorado · 3,609 residents · 6.621 sq mi
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Genesee is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $583,200. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 132% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,609
−2%since 2000
from 3,699 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
545 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 559 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.4
+14%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Genesee
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,250
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,077 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$75,911
−4%since 2000
from $79,180 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
75.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$583,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,443
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,379 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−25.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
7.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+46%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(3,351)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(121)
Asian1.6%(59)
Other1.8%(64)
Diversity Score16.9%(609)
Diversity Score
17
+46%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 99.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
40.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+66%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
77.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Genesee, Colorado?

Genesee, Colorado has about 3,609 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Genesee, Colorado?

The typical household in Genesee, Colorado earns about $131,250 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 $583,200, and the typical rent is about $1,443 a month.

How educated are people in Genesee, Colorado?

About 80.0% 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 4.9% 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 894 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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