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Simla, CO


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Simla, Colorado

Simla, Colorado, in Elbert county, is 44 miles NE of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The town is home to some 663 residents.

The People and Families of Simla

In Simla, about 59% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Simla tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Simla had a median family income of $31,953.

Simla Housing

According to the 2000 census, 73% of the housing in Simla was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Simla, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Simla 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%Simla Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Simla, CO

Comparing Simla 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
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Racial Diversity62
Male Share of the Population62
Senior Citizens58
Female Share of the Population59
Well-Paid Single Men32
Age of the Population25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults85
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work74
Working at Home42
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Housing Recently Built42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Rents36
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