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CITY · 2020 ACS

Superior

Colorado · 13,094 residents · 3.933 sq mi
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Superior is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,600. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $603,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 68% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,094
+45%since 2000
from 9,011 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,329 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 2,291 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+20%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
04K7K11K15K1990201020202024Superior
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,079 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,932
+40%since 2000
from $36,326 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$603,600
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,060
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,280 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
38.8% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(9,248)
Black1%(127)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(1,066)
Asian13.6%(1,782)
Other4%(520)
Diversity Score55.6%(7,284)
Diversity Score
56
+80%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 99.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 80.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
19.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Superior, Colorado?

Superior, Colorado has about 13,094 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Superior, Colorado?

The typical household in Superior, Colorado earns about $126,600 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 $603,600, and the typical rent is about $2,060 a month.

How educated are people in Superior, Colorado?

About 76.2% 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 4.0% 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 12,843 residents, a change of about 5117 percent over that period.

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