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Colo

Iowa · 845 residents · 1.065 sq mi
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Colo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,393. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $118,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
845
−3%since 2000
from 868 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
793 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 815 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+14%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6567468359241K1990201020202024Colo
2024686
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,393
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,711 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,279
+84%since 2000
from $19,173 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(846)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(814)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score6%(51)
Diversity Score
6
+50%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+71%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colo, Iowa?

Colo, Iowa has about 845 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colo, Iowa?

The typical household in Colo, Iowa earns about $68,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colo, Iowa expensive?

In Colo, Iowa, the median home is worth about $118,300, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Colo, Iowa?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Colo, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colo, Iowa?

About 3.5% of people in Colo, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colo, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Colo, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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