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Nederland

Colorado · 1,471 residents · 1.48 sq mi
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Nederland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,259. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $496,000. Households here earn about 33% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,471
+6%since 2000
from 1,394 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
994 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 942 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+32%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Nederland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,259
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,588 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,074
+93%since 2000
from $29,111 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information2.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$496,000
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $216,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,224
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $758 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
36.1% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+16%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,339)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(22)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(77)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,294)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4%(59)
Asian1.4%(21)
Other3.8%(56)
Diversity Score22.5%(331)
Diversity Score
23
+305%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
44.7%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 76.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.6%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nederland, Colorado?

Nederland, Colorado has about 1,471 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nederland, Colorado?

The typical household in Nederland, Colorado earns about $100,259 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nederland, Colorado expensive?

In Nederland, Colorado, the median home is worth about $496,000, and the typical rent is about $1,224 a month.

How educated are people in Nederland, Colorado?

About 60.4% of adults age 25 and over in Nederland, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nederland, Colorado?

About 6.5% of people in Nederland, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nederland, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Nederland, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 372 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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