Maybell, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 35, Maybell'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

Maybell is a small community located in Colorado, within Moffat County. The total population is 35. It ranks as the 452nd most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Maybell is 37.8 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.7 years. With 34.3% of the population under 18, Maybell has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 25.7% 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 25.7%. This is 172% 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 Maybell, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 43.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% lower than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Maybell is Hispanic or Latino, making up 54.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 45.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (54.3% vs 22.5%).

Education

39.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower 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.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Maybell, 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.