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Mancos

Colorado · 1,336 residents · 0.638 sq mi
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Mancos has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,536. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $199,800. Households here earn about 37% less than the Colorado median. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,336
+19%since 2000
from 1,119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,094 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,754 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7451K1K2K2K1990201020202024Mancos
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,536
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,223 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,214
+66%since 2000
from $13,946 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,800
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−22.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
39.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+70%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(940)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(139)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.1%(314)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(1,051)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(164)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other4.3%(57)
Diversity Score38.7%(517)
Diversity Score
39
+38%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+45%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.9%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mancos, Colorado?

Mancos, Colorado has about 1,336 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mancos, Colorado?

The typical household in Mancos, Colorado earns about $35,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mancos, Colorado expensive?

In Mancos, Colorado, the median home is worth about $199,800, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Mancos, Colorado?

About 40.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mancos, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mancos, Colorado?

About 18.1% of people in Mancos, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mancos, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Mancos, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 500 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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

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