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Red Feather Lakes

Colorado · 365 residents · 9.12 sq mi
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Red Feather Lakes is home to 365 people in Colorado. At a median age of 60.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. Few US cities rank higher on income. Households here earn about 45% more than in Colorado as a whole. The median household earns $138,696, about 69% above the national median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

365
−30%since 2000
from 525 in 2000
2000 – 2024
40 / sq mi
+38%since 2009
from 29 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
60.2
+11%since 2000
from 54.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
9.12 sq mi
Population, 20002024
642003354716072000201020202024Red Feather Lakes
2024365
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.9%(29)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.1%(26)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5422.2%(81)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.2%(70)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7441.6%(152)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(7)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$138,696
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,527 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$56,271
+193%since 2000
from $19,231 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.9%
+45.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
7.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.299
+39%since 2010
from 0.215 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services40.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food15.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$356,900
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
100.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
78.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.81 people
−7%since 2010
from 1.94 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
35.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
2.6
−52%since 2009
from 5.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
87
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(499)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(336)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(16)
19
+155%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.9%(7)
Ancestry
German49.6%(181)
Danish23.6%(86)
English23.6%(86)
Swedish4.7%(17)
Norwegian2.5%(9)
Irish0.8%(3)
Section 05

Education

46.8%
+31.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

80.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
19.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
70.7%
+25.3 ptssince 2011
from 45.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
36.5%
−41.7 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
46.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
12.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
30.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
1.6%
−28.3 ptssince 2013
from 29.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
96.5%
+38.8 ptssince 2017
from 57.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
75.6%
−17.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.7% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.4%(36)
Married66.3%(130)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced15.3%(30)
Women 15+
Never married11.2%(19)
Married79.3%(134)
Widowed9.5%(16)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

1.6%
−28.3 ptssince 2013
from 29.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
80.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
23.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
43.6%
−16.6 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
18.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
91.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
59.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 47 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado?

Red Feather Lakes, Colorado has about 365 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado?

The typical household in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado earns about $138,696 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Feather Lakes, Colorado expensive?

In Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, the median home is worth about $356,900.

How educated are people in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado?

About 46.8% of adults age 25 and over in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado?

About 7.7% of people in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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

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