Idaho Springs is a city located in Clear Creek County Colorado. Idaho Springs has a 2024 population of 1,677. Idaho Springs is currently declining at a rate of -1.81% annually and its population has decreased by -6.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,801 in 2020.
The average household income in Idaho Springs is $101,170 with a poverty rate of 11.08%. The median age in Idaho Springs is 39.8 years: 43.3 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Idaho Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,576 | 80.08% |
| Two or more races | 260 | 13.21% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 3.61% |
| Other race | 57 | 2.9% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 760 | 2.57 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Married | 349 | 3.16 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 305 | 1.68 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Female | 96 | 2.68 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Male | 10 | 8.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
68.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 107 | 7.71% |
| Associates Degree | 111 | 8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 402 | 28.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 292 | 21.04% |
| High School Graduate | 250 | 18.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.14% |
| Some College | 224 | 16.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,208 | 1,164 | 626 |
| 2+ Races | 138 | 73 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 124 | 59 | 29 |
| Other Race | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,522 | $82,500 | $70,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,108 | $0 | $90,865 |
| High School Graduate | $58,214 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,471 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,988 | $57,917 | $60,500 |
| Some College | $26,765 | $0 | $27,500 |
$58,988
Average Earnings
$57,917
Average Male
$60,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.21% of Idaho Springs residents speak only English, while 12.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,518 | 173 | 11.4% |
| Black | 71 | 45 | 63.38% |
11.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.8%
Male Poverty Rate
9.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Idaho Springs is Black, with 63.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Idaho Springs is White, with 11.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.76% |
| High School | 4.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.24% |
| Male Employed | 3.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,839 | $121,885 |
| Households | $85,450 | $101,170 |
| Married Families | $111,406 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,806 | $65,259 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.2%
Male Marriage Rate
38.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
71
Number of Veterans
65
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 3.7% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 14.49% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 6.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.4%
Labor Force Participation
69.7%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
45.02%
Born in Idaho Springs
90.35%
Native Born
9.65%
Foreign Born
2.59%
Non Citizen
7.06%
Naturalized
90.35% of Idaho Springs residents were born in the United States, with 45.02% having been born in Colorado. 2.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,522 | -31 | -2% |
| 2028 | 1,553 | -31 | -1.96% |
| 2027 | 1,584 | -31 | -1.92% |
| 2026 | 1,615 | -31 | -1.88% |
| 2025 | 1,646 | -31 | -1.85% |
| 2024 | 1,677 | -31 | -1.81% |
| 2023 | 1,708 | -40 | -2.29% |
| 2022 | 1,748 | -42 | -2.35% |
| 2021 | 1,790 | -11 | -0.61% |
| 2020 | 1,801 | 9 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 1,792 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 1,795 | -12 | -0.66% |
| 2017 | 1,807 | 41 | 2.32% |
| 2016 | 1,766 | 21 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 1,745 | 21 | 1.22% |
| 2014 | 1,724 | 14 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 1,710 | 3 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 1,707 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2011 | 1,708 | -16 | -0.93% |
| 2010 | 1,724 | 0 | 0% |