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San Luis

Colorado · 629 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 $17,350. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,400. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 69% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
629
−15%since 2000
from 739 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,109 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+6%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5216387558729891990201020202024San Luis
2024560
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,350
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,213 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,536
+19%since 2000
from $8,887 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade30.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing8.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$218
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.5%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
48.6% rent
Vacancy rate
23.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+16%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic12.9%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino84.3%(530)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2.7%(17)
Diversity Score34.4%(216)
Diversity Score
34
+65%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+3%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
42.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.4%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Luis, Colorado?

San Luis, Colorado has about 629 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Luis, Colorado earns about $17,350 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 $76,400, and the typical rent is about $218 a month.

How educated are people in San Luis, Colorado?

About 3.3% 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 37.9% of people in San Luis, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Luis, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, San Luis, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 153 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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