Blue Valley, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Blue Valley, Colorado had a total population of 120, the 404th largest community in Colorado, with a median household income of $80,100, which is 16% 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
Blue Valley Quick Facts
How Blue Valley 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 | 169 | 120 | -29.0% |
| Median household income | $78,387 | $80,100 | +2.2% |
How Blue Valley Compares
Median Household Income
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Household Income Distribution
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Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 52 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Blue Valley Rankings in Colorado
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Other Cities in Clear Creek County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Springs | 1,986 | $89,436 | 6.9% | $446,500 |
| Georgetown | 1,053 | $79,118 | 13.4% | $521,700 |
| Upper Bear Creek | 954 | $186,071 | 3.6% | $1,075,600 |
| Floyd Hill | 841 | $182,981 | 0.0% | $802,900 |
| Upper Witter Gulch | 731 | $250,000+ | 5.8% | $756,400 |
| Empire | 672 | $66,797 | 12.7% | $356,500 |
| Pine Valley | 392 | $127,104 | 0.0% | $753,000 |
| Downieville-Lawson-Dumont | 345 | $57,784 | 13.6% | $383,700 |
| Echo Hills | 180 | N/A | 6.1% | $920,700 |
| Silver Plume | 127 | $52,083 | 17.3% | $473,500 |
Cities Similar to Blue Valley
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye | 121 | N/A | $265,900 | 35.7% | 59.5% |
| Crestone | 123 | N/A | N/A | 38.8% | 44.7% |
| Hasty | 125 | N/A | $126,300 | 1.3% | 19.2% |
| Portland | 125 | N/A | $946,400 | 15.8% | 0.0% |
| Ramah | 127 | N/A | N/A | 8.4% | 3.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 120, Blue Valley'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
Blue Valley is a small community located in Colorado, within Clear Creek County. The total population is 120. It ranks as the 404th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.
Age Demographics
The median age in Blue Valley is 67.3 years. This is 79% higher than the state median of 37.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Blue Valley is $80,100. This is 16% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Blue Valley. 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Blue Valley, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 66.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Blue Valley was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
51.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 45.7%. 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. Notably, 20.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Blue Valley, 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 Blue Valley, Colorado?
Blue Valley, Colorado has a population of 120 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Blue Valley, CO?
The median household income in Blue Valley is $80,100, which is about the same as the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Blue Valley, CO?
The ACS sample for Blue Valley 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 Blue Valley, Colorado?
Blue Valley's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Blue Valley, CO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Blue Valley — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Blue Valley, Colorado?
51.7% of adults (25+) in Blue Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 20.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.