Meeker town, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Meeker town is a small community located in Colorado. The total population is 2,528. It ranks as the 161st most populous out of 471 cities and towns in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Meeker town is 37.9 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Meeker town is $71,301. This is 23% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.0%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 0.5%. This is 88% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $231,900. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Meeker town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.5%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

34.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Meeker town, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 471 Census-designated places in Colorado. For official data, visit data.census.gov.