CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17.05
Colorado · Mesa County · 5,303 residents · 2.607 sq mi
Notable rankings
#50lowest low education in CO11.9%#80highest high poverty in CO25.0%#93lowest low income in CO$51,062#117lowest low home value in CO$264,400TRACT SHAPE · Mesa County, CO
The short version
Census Tract 17.05 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,062. Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 1,059 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $264,400. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Mesa County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,303
−17%since 2020
from 6,362 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,034 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 2,440 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+43%since 2020
from 30.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,062
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,628 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,362
+17%since 2020
from $23,393 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+4%since 2020
from 0.450 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.5%
Information13.4%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
Other services10.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
Education & health services4.6%
Retail trade3.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
Manufacturing2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Construction1.4%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$264,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $156,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,046
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,020 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 59.0% in 2020
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+87%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(4,877)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(1,228)
Asian1.2%(74)
Other2.9%(183)
Diversity Score46.8%(2,975)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(4,174)
Black1.3%(67)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(734)
Asian1%(55)
Other5.1%(273)
Diversity Score44.8%(2,376)
Diversity Score
45
−4%since 2020
from 47 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.5 min
−5%since 2020
from 20.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−15.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% 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
6.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 68.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
Female
49.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% 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 5,303 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 $51,062 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 $264,400, and the typical rent is about $1,046 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.9% 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 25.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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