Coal Creek CDP, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Coal Creek CDP, Colorado Demographics
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As of 2026, Coal Creek CDP, Colorado has a total population of 2,357, the 165th largest city in Colorado, with a median household income of $125,819, which is 36% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.5%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 36% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Colorado.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.1%.

Coal Creek CDP Quick Facts

Population 2,357

Median Household Income $125,819

Median Home Value $601,500

Poverty Rate 6.5%

Unemployment Rate 2.1%

Median Age 55.0 years

Homeownership Rate 92.8%

Affordability Ratio 4.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.8%

High School Graduation Rate 99.4%

Diversity Index 14/100

Population 2,357 165th of 471

Median Income $125,819 top 20%

Poverty Rate 6.5% 48% lower national

Median Home Value $601,500 top 30%

How Coal Creek CDP Compares

Median Household Income

Coal Creek CDP

$125,819

$92,470

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Coal Creek CDP

$601,500

$502,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 6.8%

$25K-$50K 5.0%

$50K-$100K 25.7%

$100K+ 62.5%

Employment

2.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.5% | National: 5.2%

63.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 92.8%

Renter 7.2%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

13.0%

18-34

9.4%

35-54

27.6%

55-74

41.0%

75+

9.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Coal Creek CDP Rankings in Colorado

#165 Population of 471

#78 Median Income of 471

#119 Education of 471

#112 Home Value of 471

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Cities Similar to Coal Creek CDP

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Palmer Lake town	2,635	$122,855	$454,000	46.3%	3.4%
Holly Hills CDP	2,652	$127,989	$637,100	62.4%	7.6%
Acres Green CDP	2,709	$115,536	$540,000	43.7%	15.2%
Aristocrat Ranchettes CDP	2,335	$87,604	$398,300	8.8%	11.7%
Telluride town	2,595	$97,330	$390,300	85.9%	6.2%

Population Overview

Coal Creek CDP is a small community located in Colorado. The total population is 2,357. It ranks as the 165th most populous out of 471 cities and towns in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Coal Creek CDP is 55.0 years. This is 47% higher than the state median of 37.5 years. Only 13.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Coal Creek CDP is $125,819. This is 36% higher than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 60% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $601,500. Housing costs are 20% higher than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 92.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Coal Creek CDP has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.6%) is well below the state average of 22.2%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

53.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.4%. Notably, 22.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Coal Creek CDP, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 471 Census-designated places in Colorado. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Coal Creek CDP, Colorado?

Coal Creek CDP, Colorado has a population of 2,357 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Coal Creek CDP, CO?

The median household income in Coal Creek CDP is $125,819, which is 60% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Coal Creek CDP, CO?

The poverty rate in Coal Creek CDP is 6.5%. This means approximately 154 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Coal Creek CDP, Colorado?

Coal Creek CDP's population is 92.3% White, 0.0% Black, 5.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.5% Asian.

What is the median home value in Coal Creek CDP, CO?

The median home value in Coal Creek CDP is $601,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

How educated is Coal Creek CDP, Colorado?

53.8% of adults (25+) in Coal Creek CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 22.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.