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Mountain

Colorado · 1,320 residents · 3.3 sq mi
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Mountain has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,667. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,320
+35%since 2000
from 978 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
400 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
+14%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
8521K2K2K2K2000201020202024Mountain
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,667
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,663 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,188
+8%since 2000
from $39,920 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.567
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $796,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
72.2% rent
Vacancy rate
65.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
49.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
19.4
−26%since 2000
from 26.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(738)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(190)
Asian1.6%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.2%(432)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(1,049)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(230)
Asian1%(13)
Other1.2%(16)
Diversity Score41.3%(545)
Diversity Score
41
−7%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+32%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
31.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
17.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
24.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
41.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
17.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.0%
−49.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain, Colorado?

Mountain, Colorado has about 1,320 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mountain, Colorado?

The typical household in Mountain, Colorado earns about $51,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain, Colorado expensive?

In Mountain, Colorado, the median home is worth about $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain, Colorado?

About 42.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain, Colorado?

About 13.3% of people in Mountain, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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