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Lochbuie

Colorado · 8,088 residents · 3.685 sq mi
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Lochbuie has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,493. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 6,039 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $275,200. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,088
+295%since 2000
from 2,049 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,195 / sq mi
+295%since 2000
from 556 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.6
−1%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4243K5K7K9K1990201020202024Lochbuie
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,493
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,988 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,368
+84%since 2000
from $14,845 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,200
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,186
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $653 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
10.5% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+52%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(1,265)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino35.9%(736)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.7%(1,202)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(3,843)
Black1.3%(104)
Hispanic / Latino45.5%(3,683)
Asian1.3%(109)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65.8%(5,323)
Diversity Score
66
+12%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
−63.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lochbuie, Colorado?

Lochbuie, Colorado has about 8,088 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lochbuie, Colorado?

The typical household in Lochbuie, Colorado earns about $68,493 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lochbuie, Colorado expensive?

In Lochbuie, Colorado, the median home is worth about $275,200, and the typical rent is about $1,186 a month.

How educated are people in Lochbuie, Colorado?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lochbuie, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lochbuie, Colorado?

About 8.1% of people in Lochbuie, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lochbuie, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Lochbuie, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,920 residents, a change of about 592 percent over that period.

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

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