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Cotopaxi, CO

Total Population
2,023
Median Household Income
$42,534
Median Home Value
$261,200
Median Rent
$1,648

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$42,534
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$261,200
100.4% above state median
Rent
$1,648
100% above state median
Median Age
62.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Cotopaxi, CO

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 62.3 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.3%, below national average.

Poverty rate of 21.0% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$42,534
-43.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-63,380,230
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.01 people

Total Households
1,007
Family Households
64.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
39.2%
#2 Industry
Education
22.0%
#3 Industry
Arts,
15.7%
Total Employed Residents:477

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
18.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.0%
0 workers
Public Transit
0.7%
4 workers
Total Commuting Workers:535
Commute Insights
0
Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.7%
705 employed
Labor Force
729
24 unemployed
Median Age
62.3 years
Per Capita Income
$26,115
Poverty Rate
21.0%

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