Brandon, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Brandon, Colorado had a total population of 8, the 468th largest community in Colorado. The poverty rate is 100.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (100.0%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Brandon Quick Facts
How Brandon 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 | 19 | 8 | -57.9% |
How Brandon Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
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+)
Brandon Rankings in Colorado
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Other Cities in Kiowa County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eads | 677 | $59,479 | 5.4% | $135,200 |
| Sheridan Lake | 61 | $41,406 | 3.3% | $86,700 |
| Haswell | 52 | N/A | 7.7% | $133,300 |
| Towner | 36 | N/A | 36.1% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Brandon
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padroni | 7 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Sawpit | 6 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Cathedral | 13 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 7.7% |
| Two Buttes | 15 | $25,000 | $28,300 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| Laird | 4 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 8, Brandon'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
Brandon is a small community located in Colorado, within Kiowa County. The total population is 8. It ranks as the 468th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.
Age Demographics
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 100.0%. This is 959% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. 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 Brandon 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
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. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 50.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Brandon, 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 Brandon, Colorado?
Brandon, Colorado has a population of 8 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Brandon, CO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Brandon — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Brandon, CO?
The poverty rate in Brandon is 100.0%. This means approximately 8 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Brandon, Colorado?
Brandon's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Brandon, CO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Brandon — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Brandon, Colorado?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Brandon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.