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Naturita

Colorado · 485 residents · 0.615 sq mi
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Naturita has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,485. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 150 residents. 8% 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 $118,800. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 67% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
485
−24%since 2000
from 635 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
789 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,033 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+35%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3564325085846601990201020202024Naturita
2024589
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,485
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,977 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,028
+66%since 2000
from $13,867 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,800
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
25.9% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+204%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(574)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(32)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(82)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(405)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(29)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other2.9%(14)
Diversity Score23.1%(112)
Diversity Score
23
+79%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+18%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+52.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2011
from 16.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
Female
42.8%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Naturita, Colorado?

Naturita, Colorado has about 485 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Naturita, Colorado?

The typical household in Naturita, Colorado earns about $24,485 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Naturita, Colorado expensive?

In Naturita, Colorado, the median home is worth about $118,800, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Naturita, Colorado?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Naturita, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Naturita, Colorado?

About 21.2% of people in Naturita, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Naturita, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Naturita, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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