Hooper, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 152, Hooper'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

Hooper is a small community located in Colorado, within Alamosa County. The total population is 152. It ranks as the 387th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hooper is 18.6 years. This is 51% lower than the state median of 37.7 years. With 47.4% of the population under 18, Hooper has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hooper is $46,875. This is 51% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.0%. This is 144% 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 2.8%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $158,800. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hooper has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.9%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.

Education

29.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% 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 98.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hooper, 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.