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Yampa

Colorado · 399 residents · 0.246 sq mi
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Yampa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,026. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $223,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
399
−10%since 2000
from 443 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,622 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,801 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+8%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2803283764234711990201020202024Yampa
2024296
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,026
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,095
+19%since 2000
from $21,141 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,446
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $590 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+12%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(413)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(51)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(371)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(10)
Diversity Score16.8%(67)
Diversity Score
17
+46%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+73%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Female
43.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yampa, Colorado?

Yampa, Colorado has about 399 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yampa, Colorado?

The typical household in Yampa, Colorado earns about $63,026 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yampa, Colorado expensive?

In Yampa, Colorado, the median home is worth about $223,100, and the typical rent is about $1,446 a month.

How educated are people in Yampa, Colorado?

About 33.0% of adults age 25 and over in Yampa, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yampa, Colorado?

About 7.1% of people in Yampa, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yampa, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Yampa, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 58 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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