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Westcliffe

Colorado · 568 residents · 1.235 sq mi
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Westcliffe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,375. Population has grown 36% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $160,100. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 49.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
568
+36%since 2000
from 417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
460 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 338 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
−4%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2644195757308851990201020202024Westcliffe
2024419
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,375
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,940
+21%since 2000
from $14,047 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
49.3%
+28.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade30.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$711
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.2
+72%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(459)
Black4.9%(28)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(65)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.5%(213)
Diversity Score
37
+513%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+14%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.8%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.3%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westcliffe, Colorado?

Westcliffe, Colorado has about 568 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westcliffe, Colorado?

The typical household in Westcliffe, Colorado earns about $22,375 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 $160,100, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in Westcliffe, Colorado?

About 25.5% 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 49.3% 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 252 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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