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Calhan, CO


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Calhan, Colorado

Calhan, Colorado, in El Paso county, is 31 miles NE of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The town is located in the Colorado Springs metropolitan area. Calhan has a population of 896.

The People and Families of Calhan

In Calhan, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Calhan had a median family income of $50,000.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Calhan gave more campaign money ($750) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Calhan Housing

Owners occupy 75% of the housing units in Calhan. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low.

Commuting

In Calhan, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Calhan Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Calhan, CO

Comparing Calhan 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
Female Share of the Population810
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Well-Paid Single Women76
Racial Diversity62
Well-Paid Single Men54
Senior Citizens57
Age of the Population46
Male Share of the Population31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty77
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home97
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents37
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