Rollinsville, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Rollinsville, Colorado had a total population of 264, the 356th largest community in Colorado. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 71.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Colorado.
- Unemployment rate of 24.7% is notably above the national average.
Rollinsville Quick Facts
How Rollinsville Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 294 | 264 | -10.2% |
How Rollinsville Compares
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Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 52 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
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Other Cities in Gilpin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk | 106 | $116,806 | 9.8% | $496,200 |
Cities Similar to Rollinsville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peetz | 265 | $52,500 | $154,600 | 19.7% | 12.8% |
| Boone | 262 | $77,793 | N/A | 12.7% | 18.7% |
| Crisman | 268 | $172,574 | $846,600 | 77.2% | 6.7% |
| Iliff | 268 | $57,500 | $155,700 | 8.9% | 13.8% |
| No Name | 269 | $158,377 | N/A | 29.7% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 264, Rollinsville'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
Rollinsville is a small community located in Colorado, within Gilpin County. The total population is 264. It ranks as the 356th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.
Age Demographics
The median age in Rollinsville is 38.0 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Rollinsville. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 24.7%. This is 434% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 66.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Rollinsville was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
71.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Rollinsville in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 56% higher 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. Notably, 25.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Rollinsville, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Rollinsville, Colorado?
Rollinsville, Colorado has a population of 264 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Rollinsville, CO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Rollinsville — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Rollinsville, CO?
The ACS sample for Rollinsville recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Rollinsville, Colorado?
Rollinsville's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Rollinsville, CO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Rollinsville — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Rollinsville, Colorado?
71.2% of adults (25+) in Rollinsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 25.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.