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Sunshine

Colorado · 230 residents · 1.73 sq mi
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Sunshine is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,379. Population has fallen 31% since 2011, a loss of 104 residents. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $453,200. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
230
−31%vs 2011
vs 334 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
133 / sq mi
−31%vs 2011
vs 193 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.6
+39%vs 2011
vs 32.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
133188243297352201020202024Sunshine
2024330
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,379
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $79,900 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$42,639
−1%vs 2011
vs $43,148 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
79.8%
+5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.299
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.308 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food8.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$453,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $455,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,750
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $2,001 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−13.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.0% in 2011
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
30.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.9
+3%vs 2011
vs 5.7 in 2011
2010 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(334)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(212)
Black2.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian2.6%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.9%(32)
Diversity Score
14
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
31.4%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 25.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.4%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.8%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
17.2%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.6%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
63.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.7% in 2011
Female
47.8%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.3% in 2011
Foreign born
34.4%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunshine, Colorado?

Sunshine, Colorado has about 230 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunshine, Colorado?

The typical household in Sunshine, Colorado earns about $77,379 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunshine, Colorado expensive?

In Sunshine, Colorado, the median home is worth about $453,200, and the typical rent is about $1,750 a month.

How educated are people in Sunshine, Colorado?

About 65.5% 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 0.0% of people in Sunshine, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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