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Watkins

Colorado · 682 residents · 24.747 sq mi
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Watkins is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $541,300. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 68% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
682
+2%since 2019
from 670 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Population density
28 / sq mi
+2%since 2019
from 27 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
−15%since 2019
from 52.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2011 – 2024
3705657619571K201120202024Watkins
2024847
201120202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,563
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $117,656 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,787
−4%since 2019
from $70,591 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 77.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$541,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $504,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2011 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2019
from 97.7% in 2019
11.9% rent
Afford Score
4.3
Unchangedsince 2019
from 4.3 in 2019
2011 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic83%(556)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(104)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(5)
Diversity Score35.9%(240)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73%(498)
Black1.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(115)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other3.1%(21)
Diversity Score46.4%(316)
Diversity Score
46
+29%since 2019
from 36 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2019
from 28.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 94.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+2%since 2019
from 28.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 79.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 61.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2019
from 53.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
Female
49.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
Foreign born
6.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watkins, Colorado?

Watkins, Colorado has about 682 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watkins, Colorado?

The typical household in Watkins, Colorado earns about $126,563 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 $541,300.

How educated are people in Watkins, Colorado?

About 37.1% 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 14.2% 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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