CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17.02
Colorado · Mesa County · 4,990 residents · 19.987 sq mi
Notable rankings
#208highest old in CO48.1 yrs#247lowest low rent in CO$1,236#299lowest low density in CO249.66/sq mi#389highest population in CO4,990TRACT SHAPE · Mesa County, CO
The short version
Census Tract 17.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,864. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $428,500. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,990
+4%since 2020
from 4,820 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
250 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 241 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
−4%since 2020
from 50.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$83,864
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $43,086 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,178
+40%since 2020
from $30,228 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
+23.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
−13%since 2020
from 0.501 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.2%
Information7.8%
Retail trade6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
Other services3.7%
Public administration2.8%
Manufacturing2.5%
Construction2.1%
Education & health services1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$428,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $263,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,236
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $778 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
−16%since 2020
from 6.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(4,026)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(344)
Asian0.6%(28)
Other8.8%(422)
Diversity Score36.2%(1,744)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(4,321)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(518)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(137)
Diversity Score29.8%(1,488)
Diversity Score
30
−18%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.8 min
−7%since 2020
from 27.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
54.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
0.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% 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 4,990 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 $83,864 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 $428,500, and the typical rent is about $1,236 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.1% 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 10.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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