Penrose is a CDP located in Fremont County Colorado. Penrose has a 2024 population of 3,953. Penrose is currently growing at a rate of 0.69% annually and its population has increased by 24.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,185 in 2020.
The average household income in Penrose is $119,940 with a poverty rate of 10.94%. The median age in Penrose is 41.2 years: 42.8 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Penrose was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,683 | 94.44% |
| Two or more races | 204 | 5.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.21% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.13% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,436 | 2.71 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Married | 890 | 3.26 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Non Family | 353 | 1.19 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Female | 179 | 2.96 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Male | 14 | 2.57 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
83.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 95 | 3.54% |
| Associates Degree | 169 | 6.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 525 | 19.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 383 | 14.28% |
| High School Graduate | 804 | 29.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 0.19% |
| Some College | 701 | 26.14% |
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 | 2,270 | 2,222 | 794 |
| Hispanic | 300 | 248 | 99 |
| 2+ Races | 164 | 164 | 43 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $93,750 | $110,341 | $79,531 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,917 | $0 | $36,758 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,125 | $62,019 | $47,500 |
| Some College | $49,194 | $57,956 | $48,209 |
$50,125
Average Earnings
$62,019
Average Male
$47,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.57% of Penrose residents speak only English, while 5.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,355 | 332 | 9.9% |
| Hispanic | 426 | 89 | 20.89% |
| Multiple | 204 | 17 | 8.33% |
| Other | 5 | 5 | 100% |
10.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.57%
Male Poverty Rate
14.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Penrose is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Penrose is Multiple, with 8.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.47% |
| Some College | 6.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 8% |
| Male Employed | 5.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,740 | $135,078 |
| Households | $77,286 | $119,940 |
| Married Families | $87,131 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,798 | $49,916 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.3%
Male Marriage Rate
62.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
381
Number of Veterans
287
Male Veterans
94
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 175 |
| First Gulf War | 105 |
| Second Gulf War | 61 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 119 |
| 35 to 54 | 111 |
| 65 to 74 | 103 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 371 | 14.01% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 10.18% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 5.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
8.5%
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
47.44%
Born in Penrose
98.21%
Native Born
1.79%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.79%
Naturalized
98.21% of Penrose residents were born in the United States, with 47.44% having been born in Colorado. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,953 | 27 | 0.69% |
| 2023 | 3,926 | 26 | 0.67% |
| 2022 | 3,900 | 595 | 18% |
| 2021 | 3,305 | 120 | 3.77% |
| 2020 | 3,185 | 151 | 4.98% |
| 2019 | 3,034 | 44 | 1.47% |
| 2018 | 2,990 | -186 | -5.86% |
| 2017 | 3,176 | -198 | -5.87% |
| 2016 | 3,374 | 163 | 5.08% |
| 2015 | 3,211 | -82 | -2.49% |
| 2014 | 3,293 | 64 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 3,229 | -11 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 3,240 | -59 | -1.79% |
| 2011 | 3,299 | -283 | -7.9% |
| 2010 | 3,582 | 0 | 0% |