Larimer PUMA, CO

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2023 Population
104,870
1% 1-year decline
US Senator
Michael Bennet
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Hickenlooper
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
37.5
2.74% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
14.7%
2.08% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$89,034
7.48% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$548,300
10.9% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
53,331
15.2% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Larimer PUMA, CO had a population of 105k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $89,034. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Larimer PUMA, CO declined from 105,929 to 104,870, a −1% decrease and its median household income grew from $82,836 to $89,034, a 7.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Larimer PUMA, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.4%), White (Hispanic) (4.03%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (3.95%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.73%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.38%).

6.18% of the households in Larimer PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Larimer PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Larimer PUMA, CO was $548,300, and the homeownership rate was 66.8%.

Most people in Larimer PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Larimer PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Larimer PUMA, CO is home to a population of 105k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.54% of Larimer PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (3.71k people).

In 2023, there were 20.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (87.5k people) in Larimer PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.23k White (Hispanic) and 4.15k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Larimer PUMA, CO are Spanish (3,760 households), German (549 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (351 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
52,306
Women
49.3%
53,686
Men
50.7%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 105,992 inhabitants, with 50.7% men, and 49.3% women.

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Citizenship

98.2%
2023 Citizenship
97.5%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.2% of Larimer PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Larimer PUMA, CO was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Larimer PUMA, CO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    87.5k ± 2.01k
  2. White (Hispanic)
    4.23k ± 811
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    4.15k ± 932
10.3%
Hispanic Population
10.8k people

In 2023, there were 20.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (87.5k people) in Larimer PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.23k White (Hispanic) and 4.15k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

10.3% of the people in Larimer PUMA, CO are hispanic (10.8k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    988 ± 768 people
  2. China
    417 ± 500 people
  3. Korea
    254 ± 391 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Larimer PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 988 Larimer PUMA, CO residents, followed by China with 417 and Korea with 254.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.54%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
3.71k people
4.13%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
4.38k people

As of 2023, 3.54% of Larimer PUMA, CO residents (3.71k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Larimer PUMA, CO was 4.13%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    3,760 households (3.73%)
  2. German
    549 households (0.545%)
  3. French (Incl. Cajun)
    351 households (0.348%)

6.18% of the households in Larimer PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Larimer PUMA, CO was Spanish. 3.73% of the households in Larimer PUMA, CO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,915 ± 280
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,802 ± 468
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    597 ± 191

Larimer PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Larimer PUMA, CO employs 53.3k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Larimer PUMA, CO were Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,641 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,906 people), and Construction (2,889 people), and the highest paying industries were Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($309,070), Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($272,926), and Air transportation ($180,106).

Males in Larimer PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,797. The income inequality in Larimer PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
25,020
Women
46.9%
28,311
Men
53.1%

The workforce of Larimer PUMA, CO in 2023 was 53,331 people, with 46.9% woman, and 53.1% men.

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Occupations

53.3k
2023 Value
−15.2%
1 Year decline
± −15.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Larimer PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −15.2%, from 62.9k employees to 53.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Larimer PUMA, CO, are Other managers (1,620 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,252 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,229 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Larimer PUMA, CO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

53.3k
2023 Value
−15.2%
1 Year decline
± −15.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Larimer PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −15.2%, from 62.9k employees to 53.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Larimer PUMA, CO, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,641 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,906 people), and Construction (2,889 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Larimer PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in Larimer PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$57,230
Median earning men ± $2,832
$36,842
Median earning women ± $2,177

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($106,429), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($84,906), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,205).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($70,781), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,194), and Information ($61,442).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
1.73%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet
Senator from Colorado3
Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.
John Hickenlooper
Senator from Colorado2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.203% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.216% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Larimer PUMA, CO in 2023 were Bachelors Degree (24.9k), Some college (21.3k), and Graduate Degree (17.2k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Larimer PUMA, CO was $548,300 in 2023, which is 1.81 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $494,500 to $548,300, a 10.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Larimer PUMA, CO is 66.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Larimer PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Larimer PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$548,300
Median Property Value 2023
±$12,020
$29,751
Median Property Taxes
±$1,263

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Rent vs Own

66.8%
Homeownership
2023
71.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 66.8% of the housing units in Larimer PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66%.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$89,034
Median Household Income
± $3,686
44.5k
Number of Households
± 1,744

In 2023, the median household income of the 44.5k households in Larimer PUMA, CO grew to $89,034 from the previous year's value of $82,836.

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Wage Distribution

0.472
2023 Wage GINI in Larimer PUMA, CO
0.494
2022 Wage GINI in Larimer PUMA, CO

In 2023, the income inequality in Larimer PUMA, CO was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.41% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Larimer PUMA, CO was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Larimer PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (68.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (18.8%)
  3. Carpooled (5.35%)

In 2023, 68.2% of workers in Larimer PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.8%) and those who carpooled to work (5.35%).

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Commute Time

24.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Larimer PUMA, CO have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.79% of the workforce in Larimer PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Larimer PUMA, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Larimer PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

14.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Larimer PUMA, CO (15.3k out of 104k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Larimer PUMA, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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Health

94% of the population of Larimer PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 51.1% on employee plans, 12.7% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 1.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1,207 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.249% increase from the previous year (1,204 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1161 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 219 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,207 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,207 patients per year. This represents a 0.249% increase from the previous year (1,204 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.9% under 18 years, 28.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.03%
Uninsured
51.1%
Employer Coverage
12.7%
Medicaid
13.7%
Medicare
15%
Non-Group
1.39%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Larimer PUMA, CO declined by 6.67% from 6.46% to 6.03%.

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