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Limon

Colorado · 2,043 residents · 3.162 sq mi
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Limon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,153. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $140,600. Households here earn about 44% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
2,043
−1%since 2000
from 2,071 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
646 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 655 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+4%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Limon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,153
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,565 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,489
+69%since 2000
from $16,256 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,600
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
43.4% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76%(1,553)
Black1.1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(321)
Asian1.2%(24)
Other0.9%(18)
Diversity Score41.3%(844)
Diversity Score
41
+122%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
+10%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.4%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.2%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
61.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Limon, Colorado?

Limon, Colorado has about 2,043 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Limon, Colorado?

The typical household in Limon, Colorado earns about $42,153 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 $140,600, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in Limon, Colorado?

About 14.6% 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 8.9% 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 233 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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