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.

Merino, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

286

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.4%247

Two or More

5.9%17

Hispanic/Latino

4.9%14

Black

2.8%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%8

High School Diploma

30.6%56

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%12

Some College (1+ yr)

10.9%20

Associate's Degree

20.2%37

Bachelor's Degree

13.7%25

Master's Degree

6%11

HS or Higher

92.3%

BA or Higher

19.7%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$185,900

Median Renti

$1,118

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.9%85

Renter-Occupied

36.1%48

Total Units

150

Homeownership

63.9%

Vacancy Rate

11.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.5%3

$50K–$100K

4.7%4

$100K–$150K

16.5%14

$150K–$200K

41.2%35

$200K–$300K

20%17

$300K–$500K

14.1%12

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

6.7%10

2000–2009

22%33

1990–1999

4%6

1980–1989

6.7%10

1970–1979

11.3%17

1960–1969

4%6

1950–1959

14.7%22

1940–1949

0.7%1

1939 or earlier

30%45

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85%113

Electricity

14.3%19

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,875

Mean Household Incomei

$68,967

Per Capita Incomei

$32,109

Poverty Ratei

10.8%

Unemploymenti

1.7%

Labor Forcei

179

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%5

$10K–$15K

6%8

$15K–$20K

4.5%6

$20K–$25K

3.8%5

$25K–$30K

1.5%2

$30K–$35K

18%24

$35K–$40K

5.3%7

$40K–$45K

3.8%5

$60K–$75K

15.8%21

$75K–$100K

18.8%25

$100K–$125K

7.5%10

$125K–$150K

6%8

$150K–$200K

2.3%3

$200K+

3%4

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

41.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

176

Avg. Commutei

25.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

176

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1(0.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.1%Insured

4.9%Uninsured