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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Poncha Springs

Colorado · 247 residents · 3.076 sq mi
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Poncha Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,143. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 219 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $65,000. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 43% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

247
−47%vs 2000
vs 466 in 2000
1990 – 2025
80 / sq mi
−47%vs 2000
vs 151 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.7
+3%vs 2000
vs 40.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1474467461K1K1990201020202024Poncha Springs
2024959
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,143
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,429 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,433
−44%vs 2000
vs $16,864 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.6%
+5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$65,000
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $126,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$317
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $481 in 2000
US average: $450
73.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.3% in 2000
26.3% rent
3.8
−6%vs 2000
vs 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(246)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score12.8%(32)
13
−31%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.1%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.0 min
+83%vs 2000
vs 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Poncha Springs, Colorado?

Poncha Springs, Colorado has about 247 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Poncha Springs, Colorado earns about $17,143 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 $65,000, and the typical rent is about $317 a month.

How educated are people in Poncha Springs, Colorado?

About 12.9% 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 16.6% of people in Poncha Springs, 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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