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Ophir

Colorado · 185 residents (2025 est.) · 0.235 sq mi
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Ophir is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,179. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 92% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $906,300. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 42% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
92% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
120
+6%since 2000
from 113 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
511 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 481 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+20%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:185 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
761171581992401990201020202024Ophir
2024120
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,179
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,135
+100%since 2000
from $33,579 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.1%
+41.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
+8%since 2010
from 0.295 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$906,300
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
+41%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
91
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(107)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
92.2%
+25.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.9%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+154%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
100.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 93.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−66.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2012
from 3.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2017
from 69.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ophir, Colorado?

Ophir, Colorado has about 120 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ophir, Colorado?

The typical household in Ophir, Colorado earns about $135,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ophir, Colorado expensive?

In Ophir, Colorado, the median home is worth about $906,300.

How educated are people in Ophir, Colorado?

About 92.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ophir, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ophir, Colorado?

About 17.5% of people in Ophir, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ophir, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Ophir, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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