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Hooper

Colorado · 103 residents · 0.252 sq mi
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Hooper has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,958. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 20 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,900. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 58% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
103
−16%since 2000
from 123 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
409 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 488 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+7%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
41781161531911990201020202024Hooper
2024152
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,958
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,964 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,601
−38%since 2000
from $13,897 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
45.7%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing38.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,900
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−49.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.6%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+44%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.3%(50)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.1%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(3)
Diversity Score56.9%(59)
Diversity Score
57
+41%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+109%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
50.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
50.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
64.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hooper, Colorado?

Hooper, Colorado has about 103 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hooper, Colorado?

The typical household in Hooper, Colorado earns about $23,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hooper, Colorado expensive?

In Hooper, Colorado, the median home is worth about $47,900.

How educated are people in Hooper, Colorado?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hooper, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hooper, Colorado?

About 45.7% of people in Hooper, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hooper, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Hooper, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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