Echo Hills, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Echo Hills, Colorado had a total population of 180, the 378th largest community in Colorado. The poverty rate is 6.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Colorado.
Echo Hills Quick Facts
How Echo Hills Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 368 | 180 | -51.1% |
| Median home value | $765,200 | $920,700 | +20.3% |
How Echo Hills Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 52 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Echo Hills Rankings in Colorado
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Other Cities in Clear Creek County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Springs | 1,986 | $89,436 | 6.9% | $446,500 |
| Georgetown | 1,053 | $79,118 | 13.4% | $521,700 |
| Upper Bear Creek | 954 | $186,071 | 3.6% | $1,075,600 |
| Floyd Hill | 841 | $182,981 | 0.0% | $802,900 |
| Upper Witter Gulch | 731 | $250,000+ | 5.8% | $756,400 |
| Empire | 672 | $66,797 | 12.7% | $356,500 |
| Pine Valley | 392 | $127,104 | 0.0% | $753,000 |
| Downieville-Lawson-Dumont | 345 | $57,784 | 13.6% | $383,700 |
| Silver Plume | 127 | $52,083 | 17.3% | $473,500 |
| Blue Valley | 120 | $80,100 | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Echo Hills
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Meadows | 180 | N/A | $1,038,800 | 82.8% | 0.0% |
| Midland | 182 | $87,176 | $495,500 | 28.2% | 0.0% |
| Gold Hill | 178 | N/A | $611,900 | 85.4% | 29.2% |
| Seven Hills | 183 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Vilas | 184 | N/A | $65,000 | 16.2% | 34.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 180, Echo Hills'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
Echo Hills is a small community located in Colorado, within Clear Creek County. The total population is 180. It ranks as the 378th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.
Age Demographics
The median age in Echo Hills is 41.2 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. Only 14.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 6.1%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 7.0%. This is 51% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $920,700. Housing costs are 71% higher than the state median of $539,400. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 66.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Echo Hills was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
100.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Echo Hills in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 119% higher than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 49.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Echo Hills, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Echo Hills, Colorado?
Echo Hills, Colorado has a population of 180 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Echo Hills, CO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Echo Hills — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Echo Hills, CO?
The poverty rate in Echo Hills is 6.1%. This means approximately 11 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Echo Hills, Colorado?
Echo Hills's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Echo Hills, CO?
The median home value in Echo Hills is $920,700.
How educated is Echo Hills, Colorado?
100.0% of adults (25+) in Echo Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 49.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.