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Simla

Colorado · 618 residents · 0.616 sq mi
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Simla has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $106,300. Households here earn about 36% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
618
−7%since 2000
from 663 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,003 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,076 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
+12%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3964785616437261990201020202024Simla
2024423
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,382 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,276
+40%since 2000
from $13,099 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+7%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(573)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(30)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other14%(87)
Diversity Score36.8%(227)
Diversity Score
37
+241%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.1%
−16.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+18%since 2000
from 29.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simla, Colorado?

Simla, Colorado has about 618 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simla, Colorado?

The typical household in Simla, Colorado earns about $36,250 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 $106,300, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Simla, Colorado?

About 16.4% 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 15.1% of people in Simla, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Simla, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Simla, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 155 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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