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.

Meeker, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,580

Median Agei

37.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.1%1,937

Hispanic/Latino

14.2%367

Two or More

7.9%205

Asian

1.4%37

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.3%34

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%71

High School Diploma

15.9%283

Some College (<1 yr)

2.4%42

Some College (1+ yr)

23.6%421

Associate's Degree

12.8%229

Bachelor's Degree

20.9%373

Master's Degree

12.3%219

Professional Degree

1.1%19

Doctorate

0.1%2

HS or Higher

93%

BA or Higher

34.4%

Graduate+

13.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$286,000

Median Renti

$981

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.4%887

Renter-Occupied

25.6%305

Total Units

1,312

Homeownership

74.4%

Vacancy Rate

9.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.4%66

$100K–$150K

4.6%41

$150K–$200K

11.5%102

$200K–$300K

29.1%258

$300K–$500K

39.2%348

$500K–$1M

5.9%52

$1M+

2.3%20

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

102

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

3.8%50

2000–2009

23%302

1990–1999

3.2%42

1980–1989

10.3%135

1970–1979

26.7%350

1960–1969

4.6%61

1950–1959

0.4%5

1940–1949

9.7%127

1939 or earlier

18.3%240

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.9%1,012

Electricity

13.3%159

Wood

1.8%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,548

Mean Household Incomei

$75,889

Per Capita Incomei

$34,424

Poverty Ratei

5.2%

Unemploymenti

0.2%

Labor Forcei

1,260

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%18

$10K–$15K

3.5%42

$15K–$20K

4.8%57

$20K–$25K

0.8%10

$25K–$30K

6.1%73

$30K–$35K

2.3%27

$35K–$40K

4.7%56

$40K–$45K

3%36

$45K–$50K

7%84

$50K–$60K

8.8%105

$60K–$75K

12.1%144

$75K–$100K

19.5%233

$100K–$125K

10.2%122

$125K–$150K

8.3%99

$150K–$200K

4.8%57

$200K+

2.4%29

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

$374/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Project Based Section 836 homes88% occupied$374/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,548/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

81%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

16%

Low income$33K–$53K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

75% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

21% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47% 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

1736.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

111

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,232

Avg. Commutei

19.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,258

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

167(8.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.7%Insured

15.3%Uninsured