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Julesburg

Colorado · 1,217 residents (2025 est.) · 1.512 sq mi
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Julesburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,500. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 286 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $149,400. Households here earn about 54% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,181
−19%since 2000
from 1,467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
781 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 970 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,217 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Julesburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,207 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,050
+95%since 2000
from $14,913 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
−1%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+59%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(1,237)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(208)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.7%(465)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(930)
Black1.9%(22)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(179)
Asian2.2%(26)
Other2%(24)
Diversity Score44.5%(525)
Diversity Score
44
+40%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
+12%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.7%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+24.3 ptssince 2017
from 63.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2016
from 86.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2016
from 12.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Julesburg, Colorado?

Julesburg, Colorado has about 1,181 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Julesburg, Colorado?

The typical household in Julesburg, Colorado earns about $43,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Julesburg, Colorado expensive?

In Julesburg, Colorado, the median home is worth about $149,400, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Julesburg, Colorado?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Julesburg, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Julesburg, Colorado?

About 17.5% of people in Julesburg, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Julesburg, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Julesburg, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 114 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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