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Haxtun

Colorado · 951 residents (2025 est.) · 0.595 sq mi
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Haxtun has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $233,300. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
978
Unchangedsince 2000
from 982 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,644 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
+1%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:951 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8278949621K1K1990201020202024Haxtun
2024978
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,375
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,602
+117%since 2000
from $16,370 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.8%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
+36%since 2010
from 0.359 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,300
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.3%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+49%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(936)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(20)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(62)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(830)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13%(127)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other1.5%(15)
Diversity Score32.8%(321)
Diversity Score
33
+416%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2017
from 79.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Haxtun, Colorado?

Haxtun, Colorado has about 978 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Haxtun, Colorado?

The typical household in Haxtun, Colorado earns about $63,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Haxtun, Colorado expensive?

In Haxtun, Colorado, the median home is worth about $233,300, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Haxtun, Colorado?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Haxtun, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Haxtun, Colorado?

About 29.8% of people in Haxtun, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Haxtun, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Haxtun, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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