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Poncha Springs

Colorado · 737 residents · 3.076 sq mi
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Poncha Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,737. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. Median home value is $166,400. Households here earn about 30% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
737
+58%since 2000
from 466 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
240 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 151 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
−4%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1474467461K1K1990201020202024Poncha Springs
2024959
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,737
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,429 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,724
+29%since 2000
from $16,864 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information27.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−24.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
49.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+4%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(646)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(60)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0.8%(6)
Diversity Score23.4%(172)
Diversity Score
23
+27%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.4 min
−22%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.7%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poncha Springs, Colorado?

Poncha Springs, Colorado has about 737 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Poncha Springs, Colorado earns about $39,737 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 $166,400, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Poncha Springs, Colorado?

About 27.7% 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 16.5% 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 490 residents, a change of about 198 percent over that period.

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