CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 53
Colorado · El Paso County · 4,764 residents · 0.576 sq mi
Notable rankings
#72lowest young in CO28.8 yrs#124lowest low broadband in CO84.5%#138highest density in CO8,271/sq mi#150lowest low home value in CO$288,800TRACT SHAPE · El Paso County, CO
The short version
Census Tract 53 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,522. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $288,800. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the El Paso County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,764
−2%since 2020
from 4,842 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,271 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 8,406 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
28.8
−2%since 2020
from 29.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$66,522
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,655 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,585
+27%since 2020
from $23,351 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
−2%since 2020
from 0.367 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
Other services8.3%
Retail trade8.3%
Public administration7.7%
Wholesale trade7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
Finance & insurance3%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$288,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $199,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,313
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $997 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
−17.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+13%since 2020
from 3.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(2,063)
Black13.5%(652)
Hispanic / Latino37.4%(1,809)
Asian1.4%(69)
Other5.1%(249)
Diversity Score82.2%(3,982)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(1,557)
Black8.4%(402)
Hispanic / Latino43.3%(2,061)
Asian3.1%(150)
Other12.5%(594)
Diversity Score85.3%(4,063)
Diversity Score
85
+4%since 2020
from 82 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.0 min
+4%since 2020
from 20.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 68.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 71.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
Female
52.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
Foreign born
7.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% 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 4,764 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 $66,522 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 $288,800, and the typical rent is about $1,313 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.1% 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 8.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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