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Stepping Stone

Colorado · 2,780 residents · 0.735 sq mi
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Stepping Stone is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $193,700. Population has grown 27% since 2021. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $615,300. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 157% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
76% 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
2,780
+27%vs 2021
vs 2,191 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,782 / sq mi
+27%vs 2021
vs 2,981 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
33.8
−4%vs 2021
vs 35.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K20202024Stepping Stone
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$193,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $212,831 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,538
−6%vs 2021
vs $62,182 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
98.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 97.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration19.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$615,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $635,300 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.6%
−2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 98.1% in 2021
4.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+6%vs 2021
vs 3.0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(1,681)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(244)
Asian8.6%(188)
Other3.6%(78)
Diversity Score48.8%(1,069)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(1,843)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(176)
Asian20.6%(574)
Other5.6%(156)
Diversity Score63.1%(1,755)
Diversity Score
63
+29%vs 2021
vs 49 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.8%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 98.4% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.2%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.5% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+8%vs 2021
vs 23.5 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.6%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.1% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.7% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.2% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.2%
−4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.0% in 2021
Female
49.2%
+2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.0% in 2021
Foreign born
14.4%
+1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.5% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
+2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.2% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stepping Stone, Colorado?

Stepping Stone, Colorado has about 2,780 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stepping Stone, Colorado?

The typical household in Stepping Stone, Colorado earns about $193,700 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stepping Stone, Colorado expensive?

In Stepping Stone, Colorado, the median home is worth about $615,300.

How educated are people in Stepping Stone, Colorado?

About 75.8% of adults age 25 and over in Stepping Stone, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stepping Stone, Colorado?

About 0.5% of people in Stepping Stone, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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