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Sunshine

Colorado · 330 residents · 1.73 sq mi
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Population has grown 38% since 2023. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,043,600. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
330
+38%since 2023
from 240 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
191 / sq mi
+38%since 2023
from 139 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
29.7
−21%since 2023
from 37.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
133188243297352201020202024Sunshine
2024330
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$44,998
+34%since 2023
from $33,650 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 74.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.260
+29%since 2023
from 0.201 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,043,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,174,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
62.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 61.3% in 2023
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
−34.4 ptssince 2023
from 69.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.6%(47)
Diversity Score39.4%(94)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(256)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.4%(74)
Diversity Score43.5%(144)
Diversity Score
43
+10%since 2023
from 39 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+1%since 2023
from 21.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 74.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% 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
86.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 80.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
Female
37.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% 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
11.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% 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
76.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 77.5% 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 Sunshine, Colorado?

Sunshine, Colorado has about 330 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Sunshine, Colorado expensive?

In Sunshine, Colorado, the median home is worth about $1,043,600.

How educated are people in Sunshine, Colorado?

About 59.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sunshine, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunshine, Colorado?

About 7.3% of people in Sunshine, 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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