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Watkins

Colorado · 847 residents · 24.747 sq mi
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Watkins is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $158,173. Population has fallen 22% since 2023, a loss of 240 residents. Median home value is $650,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 66% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
847
−22%since 2023
from 1,087 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Population density
34 / sq mi
−22%since 2023
from 44 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
−10%since 2023
from 46.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2011 – 2024
3705657619571K201120202024Watkins
2024847
201120202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$158,173
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $157,321 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,449
−5%since 2023
from $59,663 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 77.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.276
−16%since 2023
from 0.331 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$650,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $725,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2011 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 99.5% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
4.1
−11%since 2023
from 4.6 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(738)
Black5.3%(58)
Hispanic / Latino24.5%(266)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(25)
Diversity Score59.5%(646)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72%(610)
Black5.9%(50)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(150)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other3.5%(30)
Diversity Score55.6%(471)
Diversity Score
56
−6%since 2023
from 59 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
−2%since 2023
from 33.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 61.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
Female
51.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
Foreign born
14.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watkins, Colorado?

Watkins, Colorado has about 847 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watkins, Colorado?

The typical household in Watkins, Colorado earns about $158,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watkins, Colorado expensive?

In Watkins, Colorado, the median home is worth about $650,500.

How educated are people in Watkins, Colorado?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Watkins, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watkins, Colorado?

About 3.4% of people in Watkins, 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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