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Aguilar, CO


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Aguilar, Colorado

Aguilar, Colorado, in Las Animas county, is 59 miles S of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 99 miles S of Colorado Springs, Colorado. There are an estimated 593 people in the town.

The People and Families of Aguilar

In Aguilar, about 51% of adults are married.

Aguilar has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Aguilar had a median family income of $30,815.

Aguilar Housing

Approximately 64% of housing in Aguilar is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Aguilar. The town is known in Colorado for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Aguilar.

Commuting

In Aguilar, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Aguilar strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyAguilar Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
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Comparative Profile of Aguilar, CO

Comparing Aguilar to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Racial Diversity97
Male Share of the Population84
Female Share of the Population37
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults31
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home86
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work63
Public Transportation Use53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built11
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