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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sugar City

Colorado · 279 residents · 0.385 sq mi
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Sugar City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,208. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $45,600. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 47% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

279
+4%since 1990
from 267 in 1990
1990 – 2025
725 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 694 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.8
−4%since 1990
from 43.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2133474826167501990201020202024Sugar City
2024464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,208
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,564
+53%since 1990
from $8,213 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.6%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 24.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$363
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
77.8%
−7.0 ptssince 1990
from 84.8% in 1990
22.2% rent
1.8
−4%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score43.2%(115)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(223)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14%(39)
Asian1.1%(3)
Diversity Score33.8%(94)
34
−22%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.9%
+17.1 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
−4%since 1990
from 16.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sugar City, Colorado?

Sugar City, Colorado has about 279 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sugar City, Colorado?

The typical household in Sugar City, Colorado earns about $25,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sugar City, Colorado expensive?

In Sugar City, Colorado, the median home is worth about $45,600, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Sugar City, Colorado?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sugar City, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sugar City, Colorado?

About 19.6% of people in Sugar City, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sugar City, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Sugar City, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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