El Moro, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 151, El Moro'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

El Moro is a small community located in Colorado, within Las Animas County. The total population is 151. It ranks as the 388th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in El Moro is 60.2 years. This is 60% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. Only 11.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in El Moro is $108,571. This is 14% higher than the state median of $95,470. It is also 34% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.0%. This is 58% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in El Moro, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $237,500. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $539,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, El Moro is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 96.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in El Moro is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 47.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (47.0% vs 22.5%).

Education

30.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 El Moro, 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.