Aguilar town, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Aguilar town is a small community located in Colorado. The total population is 442. It ranks as the 300th most populous out of 471 cities and towns in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Aguilar town is 61.5 years. This is 64% higher than the state median of 37.5 years. Only 5.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 29.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Aguilar town is $29,593. This is 68% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 62% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.9%. This is 59% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $87,100. Housing costs are 83% lower than the state median of $502,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Aguilar town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Aguilar town is Hispanic or Latino, making up 63.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 35.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (63.8% vs 22.2%).

Education

8.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 81% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 71.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Aguilar town, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 471 Census-designated places in Colorado. For official data, visit data.census.gov.