Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO

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2022 Population
119,920
8.94% 1-year growth
US Senator
Michael Bennet
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Hickenlooper
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
40.4
4.66% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
10.9%
19% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$70,807
27.9% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$284,400
41.4% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
51,965
14.5% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO had a population of 120k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $70,807. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO grew from 110,080 to 119,920, a 8.94% increase and its median household income grew from $55,344 to $70,807, a 27.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.1%), White (Hispanic) (9.79%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.65%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.34%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.19%).

13% of the households in Northeast 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.

95.3% of the residents in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO are Northeastern Junior College (544 degrees awarded in 2022) and Morgan Community College (248 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO was $284,400, and the homeownership rate was 74.3%.

Most people in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24 minutes. The average car ownership in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO is home to a population of 120k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 7.07% of Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (8.48k people).

In 2022, there were 7.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (86.5k people) in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.7k White (Hispanic) and 9.17k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO are Spanish (12,169 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (526 households), and Other & Unspecified Languages (504 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
55,724
Women
47.5%
61,640
Men
52.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 117,364 inhabitants, with 52.5% men, and 47.5% women.

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Citizenship

95.3%
2022 Citizenship
94.4%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 95.3% of Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    86.5k ± 493
  2. White (Hispanic)
    11.7k ± 1k
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    9.17k ± 1.18k
21.4%
Hispanic Population
25.6k people

In 2022, there were 7.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (86.5k people) in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.7k White (Hispanic) and 9.17k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

21.4% of the people in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO are hispanic (25.6k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    5,018 ± 1,702 people
  2. Guatemala
    1,048 ± 791 people
  3. El Salvador
    468 ± 530 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 5,018 Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO residents, followed by Guatemala with 1,048 and El Salvador with 468.

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Foreign-Born Population

7.07%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
8.48k people
7.65%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
8.42k people

As of 2022, 7.07% of Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO residents (8.48k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO was 7.65%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    12,169 households (10.8%)
  2. Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
    526 households (0.465%)
  3. Other & Unspecified Languages
    504 households (0.446%)

13% of the households in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO was Spanish. 10.8% of the households in Northeast 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
    2,550 ± 238
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,777 ± 279
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,516 ± 273

Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO employs 52k people. The largest industries in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO are Construction (3,936 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,813 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,056 people), and the highest paying industries are Savings institutions, including credit unions ($194,505), Administration of human resource programs ($190,471), and Engine, turbine, & power transmission equipment manufacturing ($167,898).

Males in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.19 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,608. The income inequality in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
20,148
Women
43.8%
25,890
Men
56.2%

The workforce of Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO in 2020 was 46,038 people, with 43.8% woman, and 56.2% men.

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Occupations

52k
2022 Value
14.5%
1 Year growth
± 14.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 14.5%, from 45.4k employees to 52k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,946 people), Other managers (1,927 people), and Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,894 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

52k
2022 Value
14.5%
1 Year growth
± 14.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO grew at a rate of 14.5%, from 45.4k employees to 52k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO, are Construction (3,936 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,813 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,056 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in Northeast 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

$50,809
Median earning men ± $1,750
$35,056
Median earning women ± $1,635

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,864), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,486), and Public Administration ($65,938).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,457), Public Administration ($51,602), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,328).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

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

In 2022, universities in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO awarded 792 degrees. The student population of Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,045 male students and 1,863 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO are White (505 and 66.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (166 and 21.7%), Black or African American (41 and 5.37%), and Two or More Races (27 and 3.53%).

The largest universities in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are Northeastern Junior College (544 and 68.7%) and Morgan Community College (248 and 31.3%).

The most popular majors in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (115 and 14.5%), Other Electromechanical, Instrumentation, & Maintenance Technology (73 and 9.22%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (60 and 7.58%).

The median tuition cost in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO for a public four year colleges is $3,754 for in-state students and $15,403 for out-of-state students.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 2,908 students enrolled in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO, 35.9% men and 64.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,820 records, of which 66.2% were women and 33.8% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 48 degrees awarded
  2. 115 degrees awarded
  3. 60 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO was General Studies with 48 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 544 degrees awarded
  2. 248 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeastern Junior College with 544 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 418 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO, which is 1.12 times more than the 374 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 505 degrees mean that there were 3.04 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 166 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,692) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($653) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.753% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.1% 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 Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (27.9k), Some college (20k), and Bachelors Degree (15.1k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO was $284,400 in 2022, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $201,100 to $284,400, a 41.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO is 74.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 24 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO is $70,807. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO was Castle Rock PUMA, CO with a value of $147,181, followed by Parker PUMA, CO and Foothills PUMA, CO, with respective values of $133,085 and $130,889.

Property

$284,400
Median Property Value 2022
±$6,639
$33,176
Median Property Taxes
±$1,116

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 Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

74.3%
Homeownership
2022
68.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 74.3% of the housing units in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.7%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO was Castle Rock PUMA, CO with a value of $147,181, followed by Parker PUMA, CO and Foothills PUMA, CO, with respective values of $133,085 and $130,889.

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Household Income

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$70,807
Median Household Income
± $1,598
44.7k
Number of Households
± 1,337

In 2022, the median household income of the 44.7k households in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO grew to $70,807 from the previous year's value of $55,344.

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Wage Distribution

0.443
2022 Wage GINI in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO
0.422
2021 Wage GINI in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO

In 2022, the income inequality in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 5.03% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (75.5%)
  2. Carpooled (10.6%)
  3. Worked At Home (9.88%)

In 2022, 75.5% of workers in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (9.88%).

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Commute Time

24 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO have a shorter commute time (24 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 4% of the workforce in Northeast 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 Northeast 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 Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

10.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO (12.5k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northeast 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

91.2% of the population of Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 45.5% on employee plans, 17.8% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.41% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1204 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.166% increase from the previous year (1202 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1183 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 234 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,204 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,204 patients per year. This represents a 0.166% increase from the previous year (1,202 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.75%
Uninsured
45.5%
Employer Coverage
17.8%
Medicaid
13.5%
Medicare
13.1%
Non-Group
1.41%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northeast Colorado PUMA, CO declined by 8.61% from 9.57% to 8.75%.

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