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Mancos

Colorado · 1,196 residents · 0.638 sq mi
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Mancos has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,837. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $217,600. Households here earn about 34% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,196
+7%since 2000
from 1,119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,875 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,754 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+7%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7451K1K2K2K1990201020202024Mancos
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,837
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,223 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,771
+85%since 2000
from $13,946 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,600
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,004
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
38.9% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(890)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(181)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other1.2%(14)
Diversity Score38.9%(465)
Diversity Score
39
+38%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.8%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mancos, Colorado?

Mancos, Colorado has about 1,196 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mancos, Colorado?

The typical household in Mancos, Colorado earns about $49,837 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 $217,600, and the typical rent is about $1,004 a month.

How educated are people in Mancos, Colorado?

About 38.3% 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 11.6% 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 360 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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