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CITY · 2020 ACS

Park Center

Colorado · 2,953 residents · 6.549 sq mi
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Park Center has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,840. Population has grown 37% since 2021. Median home value is $239,300. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,953
+37%vs 2021
vs 2,156 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Median age
43.9
−22%vs 2021
vs 56.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K20202024Park Center
20243K
20202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.4%(158)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.1%(179)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.2%(212)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.3%(187)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(144)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410%(295)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411%(325)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410%(295)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.4%(484)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7414.4%(426)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.2%(212)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.2%(36)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,840
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $61,964 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,633
−3%vs 2021
vs $33,777 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+4.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−7.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.7% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services24.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration16.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $265,600 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,023
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,043 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 82.5% in 2021
20.0% rent
Afford Score
3.7
−14%vs 2021
vs 4.3 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,942)
Black1.2%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(46)
Asian1.7%(37)
Other4.9%(106)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(2,384)
Black0.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino11%(325)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%(1)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Peruvian1.4%(33)
Mexican0.8%(19)
Honduran0.4%(9)
Ancestry
German22%(528)
Irish10.5%(251)
Norwegian8.1%(194)
English6.4%(154)
Scottish6.3%(152)
Dutch3.5%(83)
Scotch-Irish3.2%(76)
Italian2.9%(69)
American2.7%(64)
Danish2.1%(51)
British1.3%(30)
Canadian0.7%(16)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.6%(15)
Croatian0.5%(12)
French0.5%(12)
Russian0.5%(12)
Swedish0.2%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.9% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
−18%vs 2021
vs 33.8 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+11.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.6% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.5% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.6% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.3%
+3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 39.1% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.4% in 2021
Female
55.6%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.6% in 2021
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.6% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.1% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married23.5%(213)
Married69.2%(627)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced7.3%(66)
Women 15+
Never married22.4%(277)
Married49.6%(614)
Widowed7.3%(90)
Divorced20.8%(257)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Park Center, Colorado?

Park Center, Colorado has about 2,953 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Park Center, Colorado?

The typical household in Park Center, Colorado earns about $64,840 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Park Center, Colorado expensive?

In Park Center, Colorado, the median home is worth about $239,300, and the typical rent is about $1,023 a month.

How educated are people in Park Center, Colorado?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Park Center, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Park Center, Colorado?

About 6.8% of people in Park Center, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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

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