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Limon

Colorado · 1,880 residents · 3.162 sq mi
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Limon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $112,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,880
−9%since 2000
from 2,071 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
595 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 655 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+4%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Limon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,565 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,840
+65%since 2000
from $16,256 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$599
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.6%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
41.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+10%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,869)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(149)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.6%(385)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87%(1,636)
Black0.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(176)
Asian0.8%(15)
Other0.7%(14)
Diversity Score26.7%(502)
Diversity Score
27
+44%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
+14%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% 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
8.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.5%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.3%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Limon, Colorado?

Limon, Colorado has about 1,880 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Limon, Colorado?

The typical household in Limon, Colorado earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Limon, Colorado expensive?

In Limon, Colorado, the median home is worth about $112,000, and the typical rent is about $599 a month.

How educated are people in Limon, Colorado?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Limon, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Limon, Colorado?

About 10.8% of people in Limon, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Limon, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Limon, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 70 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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