Towaoc, CO

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,078
    US Senator
    Michael Bennet
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    John Hickenlooper
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    27.6
    53.3% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    62%
    11.6% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $22,955
    2.98% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $425,900
    2024 Employed Population
    272
    42.4% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Towaoc, 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.

    98.1% of the residents in Towaoc, CO are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Towaoc, CO was $425,900, and the homeownership rate was 35.7%.

    Most people in Towaoc, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 11.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Towaoc, CO was 3 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Towaoc, CO is home to a population of 1.08k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.96% of Towaoc, CO residents were born outside of the country (75 people).

    In 2024, there were 10.7 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (799 people) in Towaoc, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 75 White (Non-Hispanic) and 42 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.1% of Towaoc, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Towaoc, CO was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Towaoc, CO
    1. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      799 ± 340
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      75 ± 55
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      42 ± 43
    9.37%
    Hispanic Population
    101 people

    In 2024, there were 10.7 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (799 people) in Towaoc, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 75 White (Non-Hispanic) and 42 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    9.37% of the people in Towaoc, CO are hispanic (101 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Towaoc, CO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      205,206 ± 10,925 people
    2. India
      23,918 ± 3,789 people
    3. China
      18,011 ± 3,290 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 205,206 Colorado residents, followed by India with 23,918 and China with 18,011.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    6.96%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    75 people
    5.01%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    53 people

    As of 2024, 6.96% of Towaoc, CO residents (75 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Towaoc, CO was 5.01%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Gulf War (1990s)
    Most Common Service Period
    6 ± 18

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    Health

    87.8% of the population of Towaoc, CO has health coverage, with 13.8% on employee plans, 65.5% on Medicaid, 6.14% on Medicare, 2.4% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1,207 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1161 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 204 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 45.5% under 18 years, 17.7% between 18 and 34 years, 25% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    12.2%
    Uninsured
    13.8%
    Employer Coverage
    65.5%
    Medicaid
    6.14%
    Medicare
    2.4%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Towaoc, CO declined by 11.7% from 13.8% to 12.2%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Towaoc, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Towaoc, CO employs 272 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Towaoc, CO were Educational Services (78 people), Accommodation & Food Services (59 people), and Retail Trade (42 people), and the highest paying industries were Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,345) and Educational Services ($45,345).

    Employment

    Occupations

    272
    2024 Value
    ± 152
    42.4%
    1 Year growth
    ± 69.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Towaoc, CO grew at a rate of 42.4%, from 191 employees to 272 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Towaoc, CO, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (59 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (40 people), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (33 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Towaoc, CO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    272
    2024 Value
    ± 152
    42.4%
    1 Year growth
    ± 69.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Towaoc, CO grew at a rate of 42.4%, from 191 employees to 272 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Towaoc, CO, are Educational Services (78 people), Accommodation & Food Services (59 people), and Retail Trade (42 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Towaoc, CO, though some of these residents may live in Towaoc, 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

    $37,188
    Median earning men ± $27,288
    $40,275
    Median earning women ± $26,963

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are .

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($29,875).

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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%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    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.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Towaoc, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (54.1%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    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.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    People in Towaoc, CO have an average commute time of 11.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Towaoc, CO is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $425,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$189,271
    $125
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$90

    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 Towaoc, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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    Rent vs Own

    35.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    48%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 35.7% of the housing units in Towaoc, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 19.4%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $22,955
    Median Household Income
    ± $14,160
    350
    Number of Households
    ± 139

    In 2024, the median household income of the 350 households in Towaoc, CO declined from $22,955 from the previous year's value of $23,661.

    The following chart displays the households in Towaoc, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $10k - $15k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Towaoc, CO is from Colorado.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Colorado
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Colorado

    In 2024, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (68.6%)
    2. Walked (14.7%)
    3. Other (10.5%)

    In 2024, 68.6% of workers in Towaoc, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (14.7%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (10.5%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    11.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Towaoc, CO have a shorter commute time (11.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Towaoc, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Towaoc, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Towaoc, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Towaoc, CO have 3 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    62% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Towaoc, CO (647 out of 1.04k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Towaoc, CO is Native American, followed by White 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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