Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO

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2023 Population
100,093
0.171% 1-year decline
US Senator
Michael Bennet
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Hickenlooper
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
40.8
1.24% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
19.1%
3.95% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$52,468
5.44% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$186,100
13.7% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
40,080
0.664% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO had a population of 100k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $52,468. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO declined from 100,264 to 100,093, a −0.171% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,759 to $52,468, a 5.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (53%), White (Hispanic) (16.6%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (11.9%), Other (Hispanic) (7.74%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic) (2.31%).

17.5% of the households in Southeast Colorado 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.

97.2% of the residents in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO are Adams State University (985 degrees awarded in 2023), Trinidad State College (716 degrees), and Otero College (387 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO was $186,100, and the homeownership rate was 68.5%.

Most people in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO is home to a population of 100k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.15% of Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (5.15k people).

In 2023, there were 3.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.1k people) in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.6k White (Hispanic) and 11.9k 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 Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO are Spanish (15,269 households), German (313 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (190 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
48,958
Women
49.3%
50,251
Men
50.7%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 99,209 inhabitants, with 50.7% men, and 49.3% women.

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Citizenship

97.2%
2023 Citizenship
97.5%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.2% of Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    53.1k ± 336
  2. White (Hispanic)
    16.6k ± 1.13k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    11.9k ± 920
40.9%
Hispanic Population
40.9k people

In 2023, there were 3.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.1k people) in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.6k White (Hispanic) and 11.9k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

40.9% of the people in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO are hispanic (40.9k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,016 ± 1,328 people
  2. Philippines
    178 ± 327 people
  3. Canada
    129 ± 279 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 3,016 Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO residents, followed by Philippines with 178 and Canada with 129.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.15%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
5.15k people
4.69%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
4.7k people

As of 2023, 5.15% of Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO residents (5.15k 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 Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO was 4.69%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    15,269 households (16.1%)
  2. German
    313 households (0.331%)
  3. French (Incl. Cajun)
    190 households (0.201%)

17.5% of the households in Southeast Colorado 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 Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO was Spanish. 16.1% of the households in Southeast Colorado 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
    2,321 ± 238
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,110 ± 208
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,005 ± 235

Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.09 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO employs 40.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO were Elementary & secondary schools (3,624 people), Construction (2,920 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,287 people), and the highest paying industries were Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($160,189), Grocery & related product merchant wholesalers ($111,789), and Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($97,511).

Males in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.14 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,845. The income inequality in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.428, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
18,905
Women
47.2%
21,175
Men
52.8%

The workforce of Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO in 2023 was 40,080 people, with 47.2% woman, and 52.8% men.

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Occupations

40.1k
2023 Value
−0.664%
1 Year decline
± −0.664%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −0.664%, from 40.3k employees to 40.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,346 people), Other managers (1,251 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,196 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

40.1k
2023 Value
−0.664%
1 Year decline
± −0.664%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −0.664%, from 40.3k employees to 40.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,624 people), Construction (2,920 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,287 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in Southeast Colorado 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

$41,495
Median earning men ± $1,326
$32,457
Median earning women ± $1,265

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,370), Public Administration ($57,596), and Wholesale Trade ($54,779).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($68,125), Wholesale Trade ($47,875), and Construction ($41,361).

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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.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO awarded 2,289 degrees. The student population of Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,719 male students and 3,550 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO are White (1,130 and 50.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (775 and 34.7%), Black or African American (112 and 5.01%), and Unknown (92 and 4.12%).

The largest universities in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are Adams State University (985 and 43%), Trinidad State College (716 and 31.3%), and Otero College (387 and 16.9%).

The most popular majors in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO are Counseling Psychology (331 and 14.5%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (320 and 14%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (169 and 7.38%).

The median tuition cost in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO for a public four year colleges is $5,006 for in-state students and $12,358 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 99.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 6,269 (43.4% men and 56.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 6,269 students enrolled in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO, 43.4% men and 56.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,749 records, of which 58.4% were women and 41.6% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 113 degrees awarded
  2. 299 degrees awarded
  3. 169 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO was Registered Nursing with 113 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 985 degrees awarded
  2. 716 degrees awarded
  3. 387 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Adams State University with 985 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,003 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO, which is 0.78 times less than the 1,286 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,130 degrees mean that there were 1.46 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 775 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,006) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,116) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,680) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.04% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.893% 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 Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (23.1k), Some college (20.1k), and Secondary Education (11.2k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO was $186,100 in 2023, which is 0.613 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $163,700 to $186,100, a 13.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO is 68.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 18.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$186,100
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,161
$29,025
Median Property Taxes
±$1,050

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

68.5%
Homeownership
2023
67.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 68.5% of the housing units in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.3%.

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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.
$52,468
Median Household Income
± $2,008
42.4k
Number of Households
± 1,318

In 2023, the median household income of the 42.4k households in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO grew to $52,468 from the previous year's value of $49,759.

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Wage Distribution

0.428
2023 Wage GINI in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO
0.417
2022 Wage GINI in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO

In 2023, the income inequality in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO was 0.428 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.48% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (74.6%)
  2. Carpooled (12.4%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.5%)

In 2023, 74.6% of workers in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.4%) and those who worked at home (7.5%).

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Commute Time

18.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO have a shorter commute time (18.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.5% of the workforce in Southeast Colorado 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 Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

19.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO (18.4k out of 96k 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 Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

90.7% of the population of Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 31.4% on employee plans, 31.6% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 1.99% 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, 50.2% were men and 49.8% 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 23.9% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 21% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

9.25%
Uninsured
31.4%
Employer Coverage
31.6%
Medicaid
14.6%
Medicare
11.1%
Non-Group
1.99%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO declined by 6.45% from 9.89% to 9.25%.

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