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Pitkin

Colorado · 72 residents · 0.258 sq mi
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Pitkin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,563. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 52 residents. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $295,600. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72
−42%since 2000
from 124 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
279 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 481 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.5
+33%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3159871141421990201020202024Pitkin
2024131
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,563
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,715
−42%since 2000
from $39,182 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance29.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical29.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services19.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$295,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+11%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(25)
Asian4.8%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.3%(61)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(66)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(1)
Diversity Score3.9%(3)
Diversity Score
4
−92%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.3%
+27.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
−28%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
45.9%
+45.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+46.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.6%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.6%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pitkin, Colorado?

Pitkin, Colorado has about 72 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pitkin, Colorado?

The typical household in Pitkin, Colorado earns about $71,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pitkin, Colorado expensive?

In Pitkin, Colorado, the median home is worth about $295,600.

How educated are people in Pitkin, Colorado?

About 54.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pitkin, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pitkin, Colorado?

About 6.6% of people in Pitkin, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pitkin, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Pitkin, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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