Atwood, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Atwood, Colorado had a total population of 62, the 434th largest community in Colorado, with a median household income of $40,694, which is 57% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 57% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 12.1% is notably above the national average.
Atwood Quick Facts
How Atwood Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 188 | 62 | -67.0% |
| Median household income | $58,816 | $40,694 | -30.8% |
How Atwood Compares
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Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 52 | National average: 61
Education
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Other Cities in Logan County
Cities Similar to Atwood
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heeney | 63 | N/A | $789,500 | 30.2% | 9.5% |
| San Acacio | 61 | N/A | $569,100 | 27.9% | 82.0% |
| Sheridan Lake | 61 | $41,406 | $86,700 | 31.3% | 3.3% |
| Cope | 58 | N/A | $118,800 | 5.5% | 20.7% |
| Southern Ute | 67 | N/A | $281,300 | 25.4% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 62, Atwood's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Atwood is a small community located in Colorado, within Logan County. The total population is 62. It ranks as the 434th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.
Age Demographics
The median age in Atwood is 65.5 years. This is 74% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. 16.1% 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 Atwood is $40,694. This is 57% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Atwood. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 12.1%. This is 162% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $205,000. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 66.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Atwood has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.8% of all residents.
Education
0.0% 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. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Atwood, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Atwood, Colorado?
Atwood, Colorado has a population of 62 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Atwood, CO?
The median household income in Atwood is $40,694, which is 50% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Atwood, CO?
The ACS sample for Atwood recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Atwood, Colorado?
Atwood's population is 96.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Atwood, CO?
The median home value in Atwood is $205,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x.
How educated is Atwood, Colorado?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Atwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.