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Manassa

Colorado · 991 residents · 0.931 sq mi
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Manassa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,917. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,900. Households here earn about 40% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
991
−5%since 2000
from 1,042 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,064 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.2
+12%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9129539951K1K1990201020202024Manassa
2024932
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,917
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,092 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,874
+42%since 2000
from $12,576 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$571
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−43.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+16%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50%(521)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino48.8%(508)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.9%(655)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(498)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino47.6%(472)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other3.3%(32)
Diversity Score66.9%(663)
Diversity Score
67
+6%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% 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
3.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manassa, Colorado?

Manassa, Colorado has about 991 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manassa, Colorado?

The typical household in Manassa, Colorado earns about $33,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manassa, Colorado expensive?

In Manassa, Colorado, the median home is worth about $88,900, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in Manassa, Colorado?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Manassa, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manassa, Colorado?

About 11.8% of people in Manassa, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manassa, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Manassa, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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