Cathedral, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Cathedral, Colorado had a total population of 13, the 467th largest community in Colorado. The poverty rate is 7.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Cathedral Quick Facts
How Cathedral 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 | 26 | 13 | -50.0% |
How Cathedral Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
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+)
Cathedral Rankings in Colorado
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Other Cities in Hinsdale County
Cities Similar to Cathedral
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Buttes | 15 | $25,000 | $28,300 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| Blue Sky | 19 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Bonanza | 20 | N/A | N/A | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Brandon | 8 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Weston | 24 | N/A | N/A | 16.7% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 13, Cathedral'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
Cathedral is a small community located in Colorado, within Hinsdale County. The total population is 13. It ranks as the 467th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cathedral is 63.5 years. This is 68% higher than the state median of 37.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Cathedral, 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
Cathedral is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population (23.1%) is well below the state average of 64.8%.
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 Cathedral, 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 Cathedral, Colorado?
Cathedral, Colorado has a population of 13 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Cathedral, CO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Cathedral — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Cathedral, CO?
The poverty rate in Cathedral is 7.7%. This means approximately 1 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Cathedral, Colorado?
Cathedral's population is 23.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Cathedral, CO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Cathedral — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Cathedral, Colorado?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Cathedral hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.