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Hotchkiss

Colorado · 944 residents · 0.926 sq mi
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Hotchkiss has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,607. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $194,400. Households here earn about 26% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
944
−2%since 2000
from 968 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,019 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,045 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+6%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6928511K1K1K1990201020202024Hotchkiss
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,607
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,056 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,859
+65%since 2000
from $13,218 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing8.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,400
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.3%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+54%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(857)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(91)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.6%(218)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(785)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(139)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other3.6%(34)
Diversity Score39.3%(371)
Diversity Score
39
+74%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% 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
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.8%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hotchkiss, Colorado?

Hotchkiss, Colorado has about 944 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hotchkiss, Colorado?

The typical household in Hotchkiss, Colorado earns about $41,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hotchkiss, Colorado expensive?

In Hotchkiss, Colorado, the median home is worth about $194,400, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Hotchkiss, Colorado?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hotchkiss, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hotchkiss, Colorado?

About 16.2% of people in Hotchkiss, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hotchkiss, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Hotchkiss, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 199 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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