Chacra, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 457, Chacra'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

Chacra is a small community located in Colorado, within Garfield County. The total population is 457. It ranks as the 296th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chacra is 52.5 years. This is 39% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. Only 8.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 21.7%. This is 129% 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. The survey records no unemployed residents in Chacra, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $1,041,700. Housing costs are 93% higher than the state median of $539,400. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Chacra is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (11.2%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.

Education

40.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.8%. Notably, 17.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Chacra, 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.