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Simla

Colorado · 601 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 $44,844. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $151,400. Households here earn about 40% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
601
−9%since 2000
from 663 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
976 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,076 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+15%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3964785616437261990201020202024Simla
2024423
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,844
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,382 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,841
+82%since 2000
from $13,099 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$872
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(505)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.5%(63)
Diversity Score40.3%(242)
Diversity Score
40
+273%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+21%since 2000
from 29.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
60.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simla, Colorado?

Simla, Colorado has about 601 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simla, Colorado?

The typical household in Simla, Colorado earns about $44,844 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 $151,400, and the typical rent is about $872 a month.

How educated are people in Simla, Colorado?

About 31.3% 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 12.4% 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 138 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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