Salt Creek, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 832, Salt Creek'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

Salt Creek is a small community located in Colorado, within Pueblo County. The total population is 832. It ranks as the 239th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Salt Creek is 34.5 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 37.7 years. With 28.7% of the population under 18, Salt Creek has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Salt Creek is $51,714. This is 46% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.9%. This is 237% 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 12.2%. This is 164% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $327,900. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 59.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Salt Creek is Hispanic or Latino, making up 75.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 23.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (23.9%) is well below the state average of 64.8%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (75.6% vs 22.5%).

Education

27.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 91.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Salt Creek, 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.