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.

Blue River, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,410

Median Agei

32.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.6%1,235

Hispanic/Latino

7.2%101

Two or More

5.2%74

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

High School Diploma

9.9%98

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%81

Some College (1+ yr)

14%139

Associate's Degree

9.2%91

Bachelor's Degree

37.2%370

Master's Degree

12.8%127

Professional Degree

5%50

HS or Higher

96.2%

BA or Higher

55%

Graduate+

17.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,267,300

Median Renti

$2,853

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.4%337

Renter-Occupied

24.6%110

Total Units

840

Homeownership

75.4%

Vacancy Rate

46.8%

Home Values

$100K–$150K

3%10

$150K–$200K

3.3%11

$500K–$1M

18.7%63

$1M+

75.1%253

Rent Distribution

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.6%22

2000–2009

15.4%129

1990–1999

19.4%163

1980–1989

16%134

1970–1979

34.3%288

1960–1969

10.1%85

1950–1959

2.3%19

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

47.9%214

Electricity

25.3%113

Wood

19.2%86

Other

6%27

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$134,250

Mean Household Incomei

$166,107

Per Capita Incomei

$58,737

Poverty Ratei

7.6%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

852

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%27

$10K–$15K

2.2%10

$30K–$35K

1.1%5

$40K–$45K

1.6%7

$50K–$60K

7.8%35

$60K–$75K

6.5%29

$75K–$100K

8.3%37

$100K–$125K

14.5%65

$125K–$150K

6.3%28

$150K–$200K

14.1%63

$200K+

31.5%141

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

181.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

793

Avg. Commutei

17.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

817

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

56(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.3%Insured

7.7%Uninsured