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Sunshine

Colorado · 198 residents · 1.73 sq mi
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Sunshine is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $235,903. Population has grown 18% since 2019. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $852,300. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 214% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
65% 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
198
+18%since 2019
from 168 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
114 / sq mi
+18%since 2019
from 97 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
52.8
+26%since 2019
from 41.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
133188243297352201020202024Sunshine
2024330
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$235,903
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $179,922 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$69,937
−2%since 2019
from $71,705 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food45.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$852,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $709,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
11.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−8%since 2019
from 3.9 in 2019
2010 – 2020
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(10)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 63.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
45.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 47.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
38.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2019
from 27.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
82.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 88.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
78.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2019
from 87.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 53.6% in 2019
Female
44.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 46.4% in 2019
Foreign born
20.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 16.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunshine, Colorado?

Sunshine, Colorado has about 198 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunshine, Colorado?

The typical household in Sunshine, Colorado earns about $235,903 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 $852,300.

How educated are people in Sunshine, Colorado?

About 64.8% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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