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.

Palmer Lake, CO

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

2,623population

51.9median age

This community is a community of 2,623 with a median age of 51.9. The population is predominantly White (82.2%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (10.4%). Median household income is $125,357. 98.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 44% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 90.1%, with a median home value of $485,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.2%2,156

Hispanic/Latino

10.4%272

Other

3.7%96

Two or More

2.8%73

Black

0.8%21

Asian

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%34

High School Diploma

14%292

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%95

Some College (1+ yr)

22.5%470

Associate's Degree

11.8%247

Bachelor's Degree

29.5%617

Master's Degree

10.3%216

Professional Degree

2.4%51

Doctorate

1.7%36

HS or Higher

98.3%

BA or Higher

44%

Graduate+

14.5%

Housingi

$485,700median home value

$1,911median rent

90.1%homeownership

1,138total units

6.5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 90.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.7%26

$50K–$100K

0.2%2

$100K–$150K

2.3%22

$200K–$300K

7.1%68

$300K–$500K

41.7%400

$500K–$1M

41.9%402

$1M+

4.1%39

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%5

2010–2019

7.1%81

2000–2009

13.3%151

1990–1999

28.3%322

1980–1989

19%216

1970–1979

11.2%128

1960–1969

1.8%21

1950–1959

0.5%6

1940–1949

6.4%73

1939 or earlier

11.9%135

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.6%921

Electricity

12.8%136

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%7

Household Economyi

$125,357median household income

$52,413per capita income

4.3%poverty rate

5.5%unemployment

1,521labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%26

$10K–$15K

2.6%28

$15K–$20K

0.6%6

$20K–$25K

0.6%6

$25K–$30K

0.4%4

$30K–$35K

2.5%27

$35K–$40K

0.8%9

$45K–$50K

5%53

$50K–$60K

0.3%3

$60K–$75K

5%53

$75K–$100K

18%192

$100K–$125K

11.3%120

$125K–$150K

18.4%196

$150K–$200K

14.7%156

$200K+

17.4%185

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2037.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

China

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,431

Avg. Commutei

21.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,431

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

236(10.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.3%Insured

5.7%Uninsured