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Superior

Colorado · 12,483 residents · 3.933 sq mi
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Superior is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,130. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $389,300. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 70% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
70% 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
12,483
+39%since 2000
from 9,011 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,174 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 2,291 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.5
+6%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
04K7K11K15K1990201020202024Superior
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,130
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,079 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,755
+18%since 2000
from $36,326 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$389,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,275
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,280 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+18%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(7,592)
Black1.2%(107)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(438)
Asian7.3%(661)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.9%(2,783)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(9,404)
Black0.8%(103)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(827)
Asian13.8%(1,724)
Other2.4%(295)
Diversity Score49.5%(6,177)
Diversity Score
49
+60%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 99.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+34%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
62.1%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
14.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Superior, Colorado?

Superior, Colorado has about 12,483 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Superior, Colorado?

The typical household in Superior, Colorado earns about $96,130 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Superior, Colorado expensive?

In Superior, Colorado, the median home is worth about $389,300, and the typical rent is about $1,275 a month.

How educated are people in Superior, Colorado?

About 69.5% of adults age 25 and over in Superior, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Superior, Colorado?

About 5.6% of people in Superior, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Superior, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Superior, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,232 residents, a change of about 4873 percent over that period.

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