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Westcliffe

Colorado · 488 residents (2025 est.) · 1.235 sq mi
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Westcliffe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $341,800. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
419
Unchangedsince 2000
from 417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
339 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 338 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.4
+23%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:488 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2644195757308851990201020202024Westcliffe
2024419
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,929
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$85,373
+508%since 2000
from $14,047 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.663
+43%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$341,800
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$879
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
31.6%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+52%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(390)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(9)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(347)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(33)
Asian2.1%(9)
Other7.2%(30)
Diversity Score37.8%(158)
Diversity Score
38
+519%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+23%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.1%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
26.8%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
8.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2011
from 46.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−61.7 ptssince 2013
from 68.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 60.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westcliffe, Colorado?

Westcliffe, Colorado has about 419 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westcliffe, Colorado?

The typical household in Westcliffe, Colorado earns about $53,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westcliffe, Colorado expensive?

In Westcliffe, Colorado, the median home is worth about $341,800, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in Westcliffe, Colorado?

About 30.9% of adults age 25 and over in Westcliffe, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westcliffe, Colorado?

About 6.6% of people in Westcliffe, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westcliffe, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Westcliffe, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 103 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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