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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Leadville

Colorado · 2,821 residents · 1.174 sq mi
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Leadville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,714. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $105,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,821
+5%since 1990
from 2,696 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,403 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 2,296 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.7
−7%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Leadville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,714
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,563 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,607
+71%since 1990
from $12,043 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$105,600
+97%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$530
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $313 in 1990
US average: $602
60.5%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 66.8% in 1990
39.5% rent
2.9
+67%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,583)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.3%(656)
Asian0.3%(8)
Diversity Score45.9%(1,236)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72%(2,031)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino25.5%(718)
Asian0.3%(9)
Diversity Score48.9%(1,380)
49
+7%since 1990
from 46 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.7%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.7%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 79.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.3%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
+5%since 1990
from 25.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leadville, Colorado?

Leadville, Colorado has about 2,821 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Leadville, Colorado?

The typical household in Leadville, Colorado earns about $36,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leadville, Colorado expensive?

In Leadville, Colorado, the median home is worth about $105,600, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Leadville, Colorado?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Leadville, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leadville, Colorado?

About 13.3% of people in Leadville, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leadville, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Leadville, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 125 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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