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Simla

Colorado · 587 residents (2025 est.) · 0.616 sq mi
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Simla has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,688. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 240 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $251,400. The poverty rate of 31.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
423
−36%since 2000
from 663 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
687 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 1,076 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
+15%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:587 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3964785616437261990201020202024Simla
2024423
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,688
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,382 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,866
+227%since 2000
from $13,099 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.649
+67%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food14.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,400
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,042
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−26.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
54.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.5%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+105%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(617)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(24)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(72)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(363)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.2%(60)
Diversity Score30.4%(129)
Diversity Score
30
+182%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
−35%since 2000
from 29.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.3%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.0%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 21.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+26.2 ptssince 2017
from 62.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2016
from 89.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2016
from 10.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simla, Colorado?

Simla, Colorado has about 423 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simla, Colorado?

The typical household in Simla, Colorado earns about $44,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Simla, Colorado expensive?

In Simla, Colorado, the median home is worth about $251,400, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in Simla, Colorado?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Simla, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Simla, Colorado?

About 31.0% of people in Simla, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Simla, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Simla, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 40 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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