Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Blanca, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

230

Median Agei

36.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

72.6%167

White

23.5%54

Black

1.7%4

Asian

1.3%3

Two or More

0.9%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

16.2%26

High School Diploma

18.1%29

Some College (<1 yr)

1.9%3

Some College (1+ yr)

13.8%22

Associate's Degree

24.4%39

Bachelor's Degree

8.8%14

HS or Higher

83.1%

BA or Higher

8.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$163,500

Median Renti

$1,106

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.5%74

Renter-Occupied

27.5%28

Total Units

120

Homeownership

72.5%

Vacancy Rate

15%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.2%12

$50K–$100K

10.8%8

$100K–$150K

13.5%10

$150K–$200K

18.9%14

$200K–$300K

32.4%24

$300K–$500K

2.7%2

$1M+

5.4%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%2

2010–2019

5%6

2000–2009

2.5%3

1990–1999

5%6

1980–1989

11.7%14

1970–1979

30.8%37

1950–1959

25%30

1940–1949

4.2%5

1939 or earlier

14.2%17

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

74.5%76

Wood

18.6%19

Utility Gas

2.9%3

Electricity

2%2

Fuel Oil

1%1

Other

1%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,000

Mean Household Incomei

$55,818

Per Capita Incomei

$23,808

Poverty Ratei

12.2%

Unemploymenti

10.1%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.9%5

$10K–$15K

14.7%15

$15K–$20K

7.8%8

$20K–$25K

1%1

$25K–$30K

1%1

$30K–$35K

7.8%8

$35K–$40K

8.8%9

$45K–$50K

1%1

$50K–$60K

1%1

$60K–$75K

12.7%13

$75K–$100K

30.4%31

$100K–$125K

4.9%5

$125K–$150K

3.9%4

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6227%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

17.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

13(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.2%Insured

7.8%Uninsured