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.

Hotchkiss, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,224

Median Agei

37.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.2%822

Hispanic/Latino

23.3%285

Other

6.2%76

Two or More

3.3%41

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.6%75

High School Diploma

34.2%268

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%42

Some College (1+ yr)

19.9%156

Associate's Degree

6.8%53

Bachelor's Degree

11.1%87

Master's Degree

6.9%54

HS or Higher

93.8%

BA or Higher

18%

Graduate+

6.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$266,700

Median Renti

$1,300

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.3%322

Renter-Occupied

23.7%100

Total Units

444

Homeownership

76.3%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

7.8%25

$100K–$150K

2.2%7

$150K–$200K

20.2%65

$200K–$300K

26.7%86

$300K–$500K

37.6%121

$500K–$1M

5.6%18

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

3.2%14

2010–2019

6.3%28

2000–2009

0.9%4

1990–1999

10.1%45

1980–1989

20.3%90

1970–1979

27.3%121

1960–1969

4.3%19

1950–1959

3.8%17

1940–1949

9.7%43

1939 or earlier

14.2%63

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.1%296

Electricity

15.4%65

Wood

10.9%46

Other

1.9%8

No Fuel

0.9%4

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%2

Coal

0.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,545

Mean Household Incomei

$80,363

Per Capita Incomei

$32,244

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

468

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.4%48

$10K–$15K

5.7%24

$15K–$20K

1.9%8

$20K–$25K

5.7%24

$25K–$30K

1.7%7

$30K–$35K

3.6%15

$35K–$40K

4.7%20

$40K–$45K

3.1%13

$45K–$50K

2.6%11

$50K–$60K

11.6%49

$60K–$75K

5.5%23

$75K–$100K

11.6%49

$100K–$125K

11.6%49

$125K–$150K

1.7%7

$150K–$200K

10%42

$200K+

7.8%33

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$411/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers16 homes103% occupied$411/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,545/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

67%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

33%

Who Receives This Housing

87% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

25% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

53% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

574.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

438

Avg. Commutei

24 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

446

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

140(16.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.8%Insured

12.2%Uninsured