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Towaoc

Colorado · 1,120 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 $27,656. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $180,200. At a median age of 28.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 63% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 234%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,120
+2%since 2000
from 1,097 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
312 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 306 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.3
+15%since 2000
from 24.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6488229951K1K1990201020202024Towaoc
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,656
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,405 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,172
+62%since 2000
from $7,531 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.4%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 42.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,200
+234%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$387
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.5% in 2000
54.2% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+234%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(6)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other95%(1,064)
Diversity Score8.6%(96)
Diversity Score
9
−87%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+65%since 2000
from 9.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.2%
−61.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
Female
61.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.1%
−24.5 ptssince 2013
from 54.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Towaoc, Colorado?

Towaoc, Colorado has about 1,120 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Towaoc, Colorado?

The typical household in Towaoc, Colorado earns about $27,656 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 $180,200, and the typical rent is about $387 a month.

How educated are people in Towaoc, Colorado?

About 6.1% 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 24.4% 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 414 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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