McClave, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 128, McClave'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

McClave is a small community located in Colorado, within Bent County. The total population is 128. It ranks as the 397th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in McClave is 27.5 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 37.7 years. Only 11.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McClave is $59,236. This is 38% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The survey records no unemployed residents in McClave, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $136,800. Housing costs are 75% lower than the state median of $539,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, McClave is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in McClave is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 35.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (35.2% vs 22.5%).

Education

31.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% 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 92.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for McClave, 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.