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.

Rocky Ford, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,815

Median Agei

42.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

66.8%2,547

White

30.2%1,152

Asian

2.2%85

Other

0.5%19

Two or More

0.3%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.5%270

High School Diploma

23%590

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%186

Some College (1+ yr)

18.7%479

Associate's Degree

16.7%429

Bachelor's Degree

9%231

Master's Degree

3.1%79

Professional Degree

0.7%17

Doctorate

0.2%6

HS or Higher

89.2%

BA or Higher

13%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$143,900

Median Renti

$775

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.3%853

Renter-Occupied

37.7%516

Total Units

1,781

Homeownership

62.3%

Vacancy Rate

23.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.3%71

$50K–$100K

22.6%193

$100K–$150K

22.9%195

$150K–$200K

24%205

$200K–$300K

4.8%41

$300K–$500K

12.8%109

$500K–$1M

2%17

$1M+

2.6%22

Rent Distribution

Under $500

179

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

143

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.3%6

2000–2009

9.5%170

1990–1999

4.3%77

1980–1989

5.5%98

1970–1979

9.1%162

1960–1969

5.9%105

1950–1959

22.3%397

1940–1949

7.8%139

1939 or earlier

35.2%627

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.9%1,217

Electricity

9.4%129

Other

1.7%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,655

Mean Household Incomei

$54,220

Per Capita Incomei

$20,677

Poverty Ratei

30.9%

Unemploymenti

11.5%

Labor Forcei

1,593

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.6%132

$10K–$15K

8.5%117

$15K–$20K

6.5%89

$20K–$25K

7.2%98

$25K–$30K

0.7%10

$30K–$35K

14.4%197

$35K–$40K

2.6%36

$40K–$45K

2.5%34

$45K–$50K

5.2%71

$50K–$60K

10.6%145

$60K–$75K

11.8%161

$75K–$100K

5.3%73

$100K–$125K

4.9%67

$125K–$150K

4.3%59

$150K–$200K

4.9%67

$200K+

0.9%13

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

158

Residentsi

236

Avg. Tenant Renti

$298/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers58 homes81% occupied$296/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8100 homes90% occupied$299/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $40,655/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

91.2%

Very low income$12K–$20K/yr

8.8%

Who Receives This Housing

71.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

75.7% of subsidized households are minority

26.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

49.1% 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

1814.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

116

Korea

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,388

Avg. Commutei

20 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,410

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

126(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.4%Insured

5.6%Uninsured