CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 126.09
Colorado · Boulder County · 1,362 residents · 0.128 sq mi
Notable rankings
#7lowest low income in CO$30,119#10highest high poverty in CO#1350 US46.3%#17lowest short commute in CO#578 US11.6 min#24lowest young in CO#1317 US22.9 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Boulder County, CO
The short version
Census Tract 126.09 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,119. Population has fallen 19% since 2020, a loss of 315 residents. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $1,826 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 22.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 71% less than the Boulder County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,362
−19%since 2020
from 1,677 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10,641 / sq mi
−19%since 2020
from 13,102 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
22.9
+2%since 2020
from 22.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$30,119
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,774 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,878
+86%since 2020
from $17,696 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.589
+13%since 2020
from 0.521 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
Retail trade3.2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Finance & insurance1.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$577,900
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,826
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,510 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
82.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
79.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
19.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(1,125)
Black7.6%(127)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(223)
Asian10.6%(177)
Other1.5%(25)
Diversity Score64.4%(1,080)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(941)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(182)
Asian11.7%(159)
Other5.9%(80)
Diversity Score61%(830)
Diversity Score
61
−5%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
82.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
47.4%
+22.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
11.6 min
−7%since 2020
from 12.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.7%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
16.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
89.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
Female
46.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
Foreign born
13.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 95.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,362 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $30,119 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $577,900, and the typical rent is about $1,826 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 82.9% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 46.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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