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Poncha Springs

Colorado · 925 residents · 3.076 sq mi
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Poncha Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 98% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $391,300. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Despite a median home value of $391,300, the poverty rate sits 57% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
925
+98%since 2000
from 466 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
301 / sq mi
+98%since 2000
from 151 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+9%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1474467461K1K1990201020202024Poncha Springs
2024959
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,750
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,923
+95%since 2000
from $16,864 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+39.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$391,300
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$831
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+50%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83%(768)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(95)
Asian1.2%(11)
Other5.5%(51)
Diversity Score37.2%(345)
Diversity Score
37
+102%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.6 min
−4%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poncha Springs, Colorado?

Poncha Springs, Colorado has about 925 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Poncha Springs, Colorado earns about $64,750 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 $391,300, and the typical rent is about $831 a month.

How educated are people in Poncha Springs, Colorado?

About 31.0% 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 20.2% 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 678 residents, a change of about 274 percent over that period.

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