Cope, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 58, Cope'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

Cope is a small community located in Colorado, within Washington County. The total population is 58. It ranks as the 438th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cope is 63.4 years. This is 68% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. Only 5.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 31.0% 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 20.7%. This is 119% 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 Cope, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $118,800. Housing costs are 78% lower than the state median of $539,400. 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cope has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.1% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.7%.

Education

5.5% 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. This is 88% 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 65.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cope, 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.