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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

San Luis

Colorado · 782 residents · 0.567 sq mi
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San Luis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $10,039. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,800. The poverty rate of 45.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 67% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

782
+6%vs 2000
vs 739 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,379 / sq mi
+6%vs 2000
vs 1,303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.5
−26%vs 2000
vs 42.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5216387558729891990201020202024San Luis
2024560
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$10,039
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $14,213 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$5,227
−41%vs 2000
vs $8,887 in 2000
US average: $14,340
45.7%
+11.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$179
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $283 in 2000
US average: $450
65.1%
+5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.9% in 2000
34.9% rent
3.6
−6%vs 2000
vs 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.8%(65)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino88.8%(656)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.8%(154)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(698)
Black0.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino96.5%(755)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other9.2%(72)
Diversity Score68.8%(538)
69
+231%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.5%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
52.5%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in San Luis, Colorado?

San Luis, Colorado has about 782 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in San Luis, Colorado?

The typical household in San Luis, Colorado earns about $10,039 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Luis, Colorado expensive?

In San Luis, Colorado, the median home is worth about $35,800, and the typical rent is about $179 a month.

How educated are people in San Luis, Colorado?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in San Luis, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Luis, Colorado?

About 45.7% of people in San Luis, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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