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Idaho Springs, CO


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Idaho Springs, Colorado

Idaho Springs, Colorado, in Clear Creek county, is 22 miles SW of Boulder, Colorado (center to center) and 28 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 1,889.

The People and Families of Idaho Springs

In Idaho Springs, about 50% of adults are married. Idaho Springs has its share of unmarried adults.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Idaho Springs had a median family income of $48,790.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Idaho Springs residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Idaho Springs Housing

In Idaho Springs, 58% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Idaho Springs rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Idaho Springs, 82% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Idaho Springs Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Idaho Springs Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Idaho Springs Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Idaho Springs, CO

Comparing Idaho Springs 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 Population108
Well-Paid Single Men108
Well-Paid Single Women98
Racial Diversity74
Age of the Population68
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Senior Citizens25
Female Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home85
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Affordability of Rents25
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime12
Low Violent Crime11
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