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Poncha Springs

Colorado · 1,393 residents (2025 est.) · 3.076 sq mi
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Poncha Springs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,139. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 493 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $522,900. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.4% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 127%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
959
+106%since 2000
from 466 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
312 / sq mi
+106%since 2000
from 151 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
+15%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,393 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1474467461K1K1990201020202024Poncha Springs
2024959
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,139
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,429 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,796
+278%since 2000
from $16,864 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
+58.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.254
−36%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$522,900
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,783
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.0%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
7.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.3%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+34%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
93
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(419)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(29)
Asian1.5%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(86)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(791)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(101)
Asian1.1%(11)
Other5.8%(56)
Diversity Score38.1%(366)
Diversity Score
38
+107%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.5%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.1%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% 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
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.3%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.1%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2012
from 17.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2017
from 79.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2016
from 92.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 5.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poncha Springs, Colorado?

Poncha Springs, Colorado has about 959 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poncha Springs, Colorado?

The typical household in Poncha Springs, Colorado earns about $97,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poncha Springs, Colorado expensive?

In Poncha Springs, Colorado, the median home is worth about $522,900, and the typical rent is about $1,783 a month.

How educated are people in Poncha Springs, Colorado?

About 42.5% of adults age 25 and over in Poncha Springs, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poncha Springs, Colorado?

About 0.4% of people in Poncha Springs, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poncha Springs, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Poncha Springs, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 712 residents, a change of about 288 percent over that period.

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