Crook, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 157, Crook'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

Crook is a small community located in Colorado, within Logan County. The total population is 157. It ranks as the 386th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crook is 54.0 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. Only 3.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crook is $31,944. This is 67% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 60% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.9%. This is 217% 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 4.4%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $118,800. Housing costs are 78% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Crook has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.1% vs 64.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.

Education

10.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 77% 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 80.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Crook, 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.