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Westcliffe

Colorado · 435 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 $46,477. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $194,200. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
435
+4%since 2000
from 417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
352 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 338 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.0
+29%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2644195757308851990201020202024Westcliffe
2024419
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,477
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,452
+95%since 2000
from $14,047 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
40.0% rent
Afford Score
4.2
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(372)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(30)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score22.4%(97)
Diversity Score
22
+266%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+70%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2011
from 46.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−57.5 ptssince 2013
from 68.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westcliffe, Colorado?

Westcliffe, Colorado has about 435 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westcliffe, Colorado?

The typical household in Westcliffe, Colorado earns about $46,477 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 $194,200, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Westcliffe, Colorado?

About 37.8% 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 15.5% 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 119 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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