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Idaho Springs

Colorado · 1,782 residents · 2.384 sq mi
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Idaho Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,167. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $289,100. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,782
−6%since 2000
from 1,889 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
747 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 792 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+14%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Idaho Springs
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,167
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,643 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,039
+69%since 2000
from $20,789 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$975
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $627 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
46.6% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+46%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,735)
Black0.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino5%(95)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.1%(285)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(1,540)
Black1.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino7%(125)
Asian1%(17)
Other4.2%(75)
Diversity Score30.4%(541)
Diversity Score
30
+102%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+32%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Idaho Springs, Colorado?

Idaho Springs, Colorado has about 1,782 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Idaho Springs, Colorado?

The typical household in Idaho Springs, Colorado earns about $54,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Idaho Springs, Colorado expensive?

In Idaho Springs, Colorado, the median home is worth about $289,100, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Idaho Springs, Colorado?

About 39.0% of adults age 25 and over in Idaho Springs, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Idaho Springs, Colorado?

About 10.3% of people in Idaho Springs, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Idaho Springs, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Idaho Springs, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 52 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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