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Towaoc

Colorado · 1,078 residents · 3.585 sq mi
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Towaoc has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,955. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $425,900. At a median age of 27.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 551%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,078
−2%since 2000
from 1,097 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
301 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 306 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.6
+12%since 2000
from 24.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6488229951K1K1990201020202024Towaoc
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,955
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,405 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,851
+71%since 2000
from $7,531 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
62.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 42.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
−7%since 2010
from 0.530 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$425,900
+551%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$424
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.5% in 2000
64.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
60.8%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
18.6
+851%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(26)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.7%(710)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7%(75)
Black1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(101)
Asian1.4%(15)
Other81.3%(876)
Diversity Score40.7%(439)
Diversity Score
41
−37%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.9%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
+30%since 2000
from 9.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
−58.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.5%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
−42.4 ptssince 2013
from 54.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.0%
+47.1 ptssince 2017
from 30.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2016
from 58.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Towaoc, Colorado?

Towaoc, Colorado has about 1,078 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Towaoc, Colorado?

The typical household in Towaoc, Colorado earns about $22,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Towaoc, Colorado expensive?

In Towaoc, Colorado, the median home is worth about $425,900, and the typical rent is about $424 a month.

How educated are people in Towaoc, Colorado?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Towaoc, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Towaoc, Colorado?

About 62.0% of people in Towaoc, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Towaoc, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Towaoc, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 372 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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