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Redlands

Colorado · 8,868 residents · 12.893 sq mi
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Redlands is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,391. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $487,500. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,868
+10%since 2000
from 8,043 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
688 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 624 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K10K10K1990201020202024Redlands
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,391
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,533 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,927
+81%since 2000
from $29,232 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
+5%since 2010
from 0.490 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$487,500
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,488
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $749 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
8.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.3%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+78%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(7,469)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(420)
Asian0.5%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(1,104)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(7,720)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(829)
Asian0.9%(83)
Other2.7%(236)
Diversity Score29.1%(2,579)
Diversity Score
29
+112%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+95%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2017
from 89.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Redlands, Colorado?

Redlands, Colorado has about 8,868 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Redlands, Colorado?

The typical household in Redlands, Colorado earns about $92,391 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Redlands, Colorado expensive?

In Redlands, Colorado, the median home is worth about $487,500, and the typical rent is about $1,488 a month.

How educated are people in Redlands, Colorado?

About 46.9% of adults age 25 and over in Redlands, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Redlands, Colorado?

About 6.9% of people in Redlands, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Redlands, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Redlands, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 487 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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