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Hooper

Colorado · 81 residents · 0.252 sq mi
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Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 42 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
81
−34%since 2000
from 123 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
321 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 488 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+11%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
41781161531911990201020202024Hooper
2024152
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,148
+52%since 2000
from $13,897 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food21.7%
US avg: 2%
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services8.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
63.2%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
36.8% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.2%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(2)
Diversity Score56.3%(46)
Diversity Score
56
+40%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−5%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+38.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−26.1 ptssince 2011
from 26.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2011
from 34.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.0%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.4%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hooper, Colorado?

Hooper, Colorado has about 81 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Hooper, Colorado?

About 16.7% 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 27.7% 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 44 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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