Westcliffe is a town located in Custer County Colorado. Westcliffe has a 2024 population of 518. It is also the county seat of Custer County. Westcliffe is currently growing at a rate of 4.65% annually and its population has increased by 21.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 425 in 2020.
The average household income in Westcliffe is $94,243 with a poverty rate of 13.36%. The median age in Westcliffe is 47.4 years: 45.5 years for males, and 47.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westcliffe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 403 | 90.97% |
| Other race | 18 | 4.06% |
| Asian | 11 | 2.48% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 1.81% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.68% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 238 | 1.82 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Non Family | 143 | 1.17 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Married | 80 | 2.78 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Female | 15 | 3 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.78
Average Family Size
1.82
Average Household Size
73.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 3% |
| Associates Degree | 33 | 9.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 94 | 28.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 32 | 9.61% |
| High School Graduate | 70 | 21.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 1.8% |
| Some College | 88 | 26.43% |
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 | 309 | 296 | 118 |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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 other race people with a rate of 57.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $78,958 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,125 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,979 | $28,750 | $21,354 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,972 | $40,938 | $35,556 |
| Some College | $33,906 | $37,500 | $33,906 |
$35,972
Average Earnings
$40,938
Average Male
$35,556
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.3% of Westcliffe residents speak only English, while 3.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 391 | 58 | 14.83% |
13.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.34%
Male Poverty Rate
16.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Westcliffe is White, with 14.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Westcliffe is White, with 14.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.91% |
| Some College | 15.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.97% |
| Male Employed | 1.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,250 | $74,208 |
| Households | $52,500 | $94,243 |
| Married Families | $82,727 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,875 | $107,280 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
54
Number of Veterans
48
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 37 |
| Korea | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54 | 16.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
32.96%
Born in Westcliffe
94.81%
Native Born
5.19%
Foreign Born
2.71%
Non Citizen
2.48%
Naturalized
94.81% of Westcliffe residents were born in the United States, with 32.96% having been born in Colorado. 2.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 635 | 24 | 3.93% |
| 2028 | 611 | 23 | 3.91% |
| 2027 | 588 | 23 | 4.07% |
| 2026 | 565 | 24 | 4.44% |
| 2025 | 541 | 23 | 4.44% |
| 2024 | 518 | 23 | 4.65% |
| 2023 | 495 | 17 | 3.56% |
| 2022 | 478 | 22 | 4.82% |
| 2021 | 456 | 31 | 7.29% |
| 2020 | 425 | -264 | -38.32% |
| 2019 | 689 | 19 | 2.84% |
| 2018 | 670 | 7 | 1.06% |
| 2017 | 663 | 31 | 4.91% |
| 2016 | 632 | 16 | 2.6% |
| 2015 | 616 | 10 | 1.65% |
| 2014 | 606 | 16 | 2.71% |
| 2013 | 590 | 10 | 1.72% |
| 2012 | 580 | 9 | 1.58% |
| 2011 | 571 | -4 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 575 | 0 | 0% |