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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Poncha Springs

Colorado · 466 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 $31,429. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $126,700. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

466
+89%since 1990
from 247 in 1990
1990 – 2025
151 / sq mi
+89%since 1990
from 80 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
−3%since 1990
from 41.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1474467461K1K1990201020202024Poncha Springs
2024959
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,429
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,143 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,864
+79%since 1990
from $9,433 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.8%
−5.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$126,700
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$481
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $317 in 1990
US average: $602
73.3%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
26.7% rent
4.0
+6%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(246)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12.8%(32)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(419)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(29)
Asian1.5%(7)
Diversity Score18.5%(86)
18
+44%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−45%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poncha Springs, Colorado?

Poncha Springs, Colorado has about 466 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Poncha Springs, Colorado earns about $31,429 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 $126,700, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Poncha Springs, Colorado?

About 15.6% 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 10.8% 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 219 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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

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