City of Creede, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 285, City of Creede'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

City of Creede is a small community located in Colorado, within Mineral County. The total population is 285. It ranks as the 345th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in City of Creede is 47.5 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. Only 9.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in City of Creede is $45,938. This is 52% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.8%. This is 142% 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 unemployment rate is 8.5%. This is 83% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $376,900. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 44.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% lower than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

City of Creede has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (97.5% vs 64.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.

Education

40.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% 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 97.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for City of Creede, 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.