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Ophir

Colorado · 197 residents · 0.235 sq mi
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Ophir is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,643. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 2000. 70% 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 $598,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
197
+74%since 2000
from 113 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
838 / sq mi
+74%since 2000
from 481 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+16%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
761171581992401990201020202024Ophir
2024120
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,643
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,007
+13%since 2000
from $33,579 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.0%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$598,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $942 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+20%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(168)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(14)
Diversity Score32.5%(64)
Diversity Score
33
+390%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+213%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
95.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 93.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ophir, Colorado?

Ophir, Colorado has about 197 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ophir, Colorado?

The typical household in Ophir, Colorado earns about $104,643 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 $598,500, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Ophir, Colorado?

About 70.1% 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 5.0% 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 107 residents, a change of about 119 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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