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.

Westcliffe, CO

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

419population

54.4median age

This community is a community of 419 with a median age of 54.4. The population is predominantly White (82.8%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (7.9%). Median household income is $53,929. 95.4% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 30.9% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 67.8%, with a median home value of $341,800.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.8%347

Hispanic/Latino

7.9%33

Two or More

4.3%18

Other

2.9%12

Asian

2.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%12

High School Diploma

27%99

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%16

Some College (1+ yr)

24.6%90

Associate's Degree

5.2%19

Bachelor's Degree

19.4%71

Master's Degree

6.8%25

Professional Degree

3.6%13

Doctorate

1.1%4

HS or Higher

95.4%

BA or Higher

30.9%

Graduate+

11.5%

Housingi

$341,800median home value

$879median rent

67.8%homeownership

386total units

31.6%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 67.8%

Renter 32.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.3%22

$50K–$100K

7.8%14

$100K–$150K

1.7%3

$150K–$200K

3.4%6

$200K–$300K

13.4%24

$300K–$500K

39.1%70

$500K–$1M

21.2%38

$1M+

1.1%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%7

2010–2019

12.7%49

2000–2009

16.3%63

1990–1999

5.2%20

1980–1989

16.3%63

1970–1979

7.8%30

1960–1969

1.6%6

1940–1949

2.8%11

1939 or earlier

35.5%137

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

58.3%154

Utility Gas

18.2%48

Electricity

13.6%36

Wood

9.1%24

Other

0.8%2

Household Economyi

$53,929median household income

$85,373per capita income

6.4%poverty rate

0%unemployment

217labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.1%16

$10K–$15K

1.1%3

$15K–$20K

7.6%20

$20K–$25K

8.7%23

$25K–$30K

11.7%31

$30K–$35K

3%8

$35K–$40K

1.9%5

$40K–$45K

6.1%16

$50K–$60K

7.2%19

$60K–$75K

9.5%25

$75K–$100K

7.6%20

$100K–$125K

7.2%19

$125K–$150K

8%21

$150K–$200K

3.4%9

$200K+

11%29

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

163.8%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

213

Avg. Commutei

17.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

217

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

41(10.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.2%Insured

6.8%Uninsured