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Eagle, CO


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Eagle, Colorado

Eagle, Colorado, in Eagle county, is 86 miles W of Boulder, Colorado (center to center) and 98 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The town has a population of 3,032.

The People and Families of Eagle

In Eagle, about 60% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Eagle. Be careful driving in the town, since the town is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in Eagle compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eagle had a median family income of $67,500. People in Eagle generally have good earning power. Poverty is less common in the town than most places. Eagle enjoys an educated population. This town has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Eagle gave more campaign money ($4,250) 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.

Eagle Housing

Owners occupy 66% of the housing units in Eagle. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Eagle is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Eagle, 90% of commuters drive to work. The town is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Eagle Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Eagle Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Eagle College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Eagle Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Eagle Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Eagle People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Eagle Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Eagle, CO

Comparing Eagle 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
Male Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men109
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Racial Diversity85
Age of the Population24
Female Share of the Population12
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults107
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times76

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Property Taxes44
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents12

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