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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pueblo

Colorado · 102,121 residents · 56.489 sq mi
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Pueblo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,650. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $85,800. Households here earn about 37% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

102,121
+4%since 1990
from 98,640 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,808 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,746 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
+6%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
97K101K105K109K113K1990201020202024Pueblo
2024112K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,650
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,501 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,026
+58%since 1990
from $10,168 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.8%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$85,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$475
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303 in 1990
US average: $602
65.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.8% in 1990
34.4% rent
2.9
+23%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(81,951)
Black2%(2,006)
Hispanic / Latino39.4%(38,823)
Asian0.7%(691)
Diversity Score69.3%(68,335)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(52,202)
Black2.2%(2,199)
Hispanic / Latino44.1%(45,066)
Asian0.6%(623)
Diversity Score65.6%(66,983)
66
−5%since 1990
from 69 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.8%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.6%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−13%since 1990
from 14.5 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 Pueblo, Colorado?

Pueblo, Colorado has about 102,121 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pueblo, Colorado?

The typical household in Pueblo, Colorado earns about $29,650 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pueblo, Colorado expensive?

In Pueblo, Colorado, the median home is worth about $85,800, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Pueblo, Colorado?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pueblo, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pueblo, Colorado?

About 17.8% of people in Pueblo, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pueblo, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Pueblo, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,481 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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