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Smeltertown

Colorado · 188 residents · 0.146 sq mi
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Population has grown 48% since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 76.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
23% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
188
+48%since 2023
from 127 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,288 / sq mi
+48%since 2023
from 870 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
+34%since 2023
from 31.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3879120161202201020202024Smeltertown
2024188
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$12,521
−67%since 2023
from $37,550 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
−67.5 ptssince 2023
from 79.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
76.6%
+76.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.264
+89%since 2023
from 0.140 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
23.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
76.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(3)
Diversity Score5.8%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino45.7%(86)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(2)
Diversity Score63.5%(119)
Diversity Score
63
+1001%since 2023
from 6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
89.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
97.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 88.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.2%
−50.9 ptssince 2023
from 61.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
Female
60.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
52.7%
+43.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smeltertown, Colorado?

Smeltertown, Colorado has about 188 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Smeltertown, Colorado?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Smeltertown, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smeltertown, Colorado?

About 76.6% of people in Smeltertown, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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