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Salt Creek

Colorado · 507 residents · 0.432 sq mi
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Salt Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,031. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 141 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,300. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 37.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
507
−22%since 2000
from 648 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,174 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+40%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4735766807838872000201020202024Salt Creek
2024832
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,031
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,234 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,017
+67%since 2000
from $12,591 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade28.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$552
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+46%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.1%(117)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino79.3%(514)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.2%(260)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.8%(85)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino80.9%(410)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other3.2%(16)
Diversity Score42.3%(214)
Diversity Score
42
+5%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+164%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.4%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 30.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+20.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.0%
−55.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 70.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salt Creek, Colorado?

Salt Creek, Colorado has about 507 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salt Creek, Colorado?

The typical household in Salt Creek, Colorado earns about $47,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salt Creek, Colorado expensive?

In Salt Creek, Colorado, the median home is worth about $145,300, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Salt Creek, Colorado?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Salt Creek, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salt Creek, Colorado?

About 37.9% of people in Salt Creek, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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