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Manassa

Colorado · 947 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 $44,000. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 19% 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 $117,600. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
947
−9%since 2000
from 1,042 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,017 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+20%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9129539951K1K1990201020202024Manassa
2024932
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,092 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,712
+65%since 2000
from $12,576 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,600
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(475)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino48.2%(456)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3.1%(29)
Diversity Score66.9%(634)
Diversity Score
67
+7%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+64%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−64.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manassa, Colorado?

Manassa, Colorado has about 947 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manassa, Colorado?

The typical household in Manassa, Colorado earns about $44,000 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 $117,600, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Manassa, Colorado?

About 18.8% 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 22.2% of people in Manassa, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manassa, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Manassa, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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