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Marvel

Colorado · 100 residents · 0.133 sq mi
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Marvel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,719. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $309,500. With a median age of 64.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
100
+10%since 2023
from 91 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
752 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 684 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
64.4
+24%since 2023
from 52.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
6574849410320202024Marvel
2024100
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,719
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,893 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2021 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,050
+42%since 2023
from $20,473 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+20.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
+6%since 2023
from 0.315 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information27.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$309,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $229,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−15.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+33%since 2023
from 4.1 in 2023
2021 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.8%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80%(80)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40%(40)
Diversity Score
40
−13%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.5%
+34.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
Female
31.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marvel, Colorado?

Marvel, Colorado has about 100 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marvel, Colorado?

The typical household in Marvel, Colorado earns about $56,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marvel, Colorado expensive?

In Marvel, Colorado, the median home is worth about $309,500.

How educated are people in Marvel, Colorado?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Marvel, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marvel, Colorado?

About 8.0% of people in Marvel, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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