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Keystone

Colorado · 1,369 residents · 41.402 sq mi
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Keystone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,232. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $616,400. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,369
+66%since 2000
from 825 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+39%since 2000
from 25.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5077429771K1K2000201020202024Keystone
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,232
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,654 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,094
+96%since 2000
from $24,085 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information0.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$616,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.2%
+26.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
46.8% rent
Afford Score
14.3
+80%since 2000
from 7.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(683)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(112)
Asian1.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.7%(278)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(1,085)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(179)
Asian3.2%(44)
Other7.1%(98)
Diversity Score48.5%(664)
Diversity Score
49
+44%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.2%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 46.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.4%
+26.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
+15%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
32.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.7%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
86.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 88.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
Female
58.8%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keystone, Colorado?

Keystone, Colorado has about 1,369 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Keystone, Colorado?

The typical household in Keystone, Colorado earns about $43,232 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Keystone, Colorado expensive?

In Keystone, Colorado, the median home is worth about $616,400, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Keystone, Colorado?

About 72.2% of adults age 25 and over in Keystone, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Keystone, Colorado?

About 30.0% of people in Keystone, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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