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Pueblo

Colorado · 111,876 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 $42,902. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $149,600. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
111,876
+10%since 2000
from 102,121 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,980 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,808 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+8%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
97K101K105K109K113K1990201020202024Pueblo
2024112K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,902
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,650 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,242
+51%since 2000
from $16,026 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,600
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
41.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+21%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(52,202)
Black2.2%(2,199)
Hispanic / Latino44.1%(45,066)
Asian0.6%(623)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.6%(66,983)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(48,001)
Black2.2%(2,492)
Hispanic / Latino49.3%(55,133)
Asian1%(1,065)
Other3.3%(3,686)
Diversity Score70%(78,266)
Diversity Score
70
+7%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pueblo, Colorado?

Pueblo, Colorado has about 111,876 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pueblo, Colorado?

The typical household in Pueblo, Colorado earns about $42,902 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 $149,600, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.

How educated are people in Pueblo, Colorado?

About 20.4% 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 21.8% 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 13,236 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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