Divide CCD, Teller County, Colorado Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Divide CCD, Colorado, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Divide CCD, Colorado. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Divide CCD, Colorado. The estimated population of Divide CCD, Colorado is 21,642 people, with a median age of 50.3.

We can look at the total population in Divide CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,642
-1.07% +4.55%
2020
21,876
+1.06%
-
2019
21,646
+2.51%
-
2018
21,115
+2%
-
2017
20,701
- -

Population of Divide CCD, Colorado by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
86.1%
90.5%
-4.86%
Black/African American
0.8%
0.8%
0.00%
Native
0.2%
0.4%
-50.00%
Hispanic
6.5%
4.8%
+35.42%
Asian
0.6%
1.2%
-50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.8%
2.3%
+152.17%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Divide CCD, Colorado by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.3 +0.8% 49.5 -0.8% 50.7 +1.6%
2020 49.9 +1.84% 49.9 +1.84% 49.9 +1.84%
2019 49 -0.2% 49 -0.81% 49 +0.62%
2018 49.1 0% 49.4 0% 48.7 -0.2%
2017 49.1 - 49.4 - 48.8 -

The median age of Divide CCD, Colorado gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 907 +20.78% 851 +7.4% 1,106 908
10 to 19 1,173 -19.3% 1,428 -28.55% 956 1,057
20 to 29 923 +4.14% 889 +5% 935 928
30 to 39 1,007 +17.45% 1,069 +1.81% 1,169 1,077
40 to 49 1,246 +10.99% 1,351 -10.52% 1,369 1,207
50 to 59 2,192 -15.11% 2,188 -14.88% 1,872 1,874
60 to 69 1,861 +13.56% 1,793 +16.81% 2,110 2,098
70+ 969 +43.03% 854 +62.59% 1,452 1,524

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Divide CCD, Colorado is $72,585.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Divide CCD.

  • Under 25
    $24,556.00
  • 25 to 44
    $84,505.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,953.00
  • 65 and over
    $59,103.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Divide CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Divide CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Divide CCD, Colorado is currently $90,240.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.38% of households in Divide CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Divide CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.43%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.03%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.03%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.14%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.65%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.34%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.38%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Divide CCD is $38,580.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Divide CCD by the total population of Divide CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Divide CCD, Colorado, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Divide CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    19.36%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35.51%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.24%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.78%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Divide CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Divide CCD over the age of 16 is 18,339.

Of those people, a total of 58.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Divide CCD is 55.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 724 37.70% 34.40%
20 to 24 years 814 70.80% 0.20%
25 to 29 years 1,049 82.70% 6.10%
30 to 34 years 1,133 76.50% 5.30%
35 to 44 years 2,165 85.90% 4.60%
45 to 54 years 3,196 80.90% 5.10%
55 to 59 years 2,074 73.20% 3.40%
60 to 64 years 2,375 61.60% 1.40%
65 to 74 years 3,474 20.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,335 6.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Divide CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 17,018 57.10% 4.10%
Black or African American 159 79.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 150 99.30% 0.00%
Asian 73 69.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 7 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 932 80.00% 11.40%
Hispanic or Latino 1,024 76.40% 2.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,277 56.60% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Divide CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Divide CCD is 10,259, with median earnings of $42,748.00.

Women in Divide CCD, Colorado earning approximately 62.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,259 $42,748.00
Male 5,479 $51,919.00
Female 4,780 $32,542.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,467 $66,771.00
Business and Financial 452 $55,638.00
Computer and Mathematical 480 $94,202.00
Architecture and Engineering 205 $56,576.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 89 $105,601.00
Community and Social Service 332 $25,000.00
Legal 90 $55,789.00
Educational and Library 759 $27,159.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 299 $14,280.00
Healthcare Practitioners 559 $64,750.00
Healthcare Support 225 $34,350.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 78 $125,000.00
Law Enforcement 100 $62,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 252 $20,714.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 498 $30,144.00
Personal Care and Service 122 $23,077.00
Sales 918 $30,769.00
Office and Administrative Support 974 $37,712.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 114 $6,696.00
Construction and Extraction 607 $47,048.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 547 $35,504.00
Production 268 $64,286.00
Transportation and Material Moving 548 $35,959.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 856 $78,960.00 611 $48,277.00
Business and Financial 233 $65,061.00 219 $50,521.00
Computer and Mathematical 408 $93,989.00 72 $95,455.00
Architecture and Engineering 167 $57,337.00 38 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 89 $105,601.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 74 $67,391.00 258 $14,554.00
Legal 57 $43,456.00 33 $0.00
Educational and Library 211 $13,750.00 548 $47,059.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 216 $14,783.00 83 $6,696.00
Healthcare Practitioners 120 $115,926.00 439 $56,065.00
Healthcare Support 49 $0.00 176 $33,400.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 72 $127,692.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 81 $63,199.00 19 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 63 $21,453.00 189 $14,635.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 114 $35,893.00 384 $30,079.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $0.00 108 $22,692.00
Sales 467 $53,155.00 451 $22,734.00
Office and Administrative Support 163 $65,750.00 811 $37,553.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 92 $0.00 22 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 579 $46,303.00 28 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 532 $35,833.00 15 $0.00
Production 207 $71,350.00 61 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 425 $36,776.00 123 $9,022.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,132 households in Divide CCD, with an average household size of 2.37 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,083 families in Divide CCD with an average family size of 2.81 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,126 406 551 3,049
Average Household Size 2.86 3.34 2.9 1.31
Total Families 5,126 406 551 0
Average Household Size 2.84 2.59 2.68 0

Poverty

Of the 6,083 families in Divide CCD, 3.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Divide CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,886 housing units in Divide CCD, Colorado.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,132 83.89%
Vacant 1,754 16.11%

14.09% of the total 10,886 housing units in Divide CCD are rental units. This is approximately 1,534 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,444 are occupied by the owner - or 68.38% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Divide CCD is $1,580.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Divide CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    154
  • Less than $500
    32
  • $500 to $999
    290
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    386
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    371
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    397
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    58
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Divide CCD is $339,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Divide CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    140
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    141
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    256
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    764
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,720
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,126
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,145
  • $1,000,000 or more
    152

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Divide CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Divide CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    309
  • 1940 to 1949
    79
  • 1950 to 1959
    307
  • 1960 to 1969
    577
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,182
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,515
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,273
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,889
  • 2010 to 2013
    738
  • 2014 or later
    17

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Divide CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,190
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,764
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,178

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Divide CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Divide CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

33.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Divide CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    294
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    897
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    979
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    573
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    599
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    383
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    699
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    942
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    439
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,234
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    964
  • 90 or more minutes
    444

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Divide CCD, Colorado in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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