| People | Crested Butte | Colorado Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,648 | 15,369 | 10,346 |
| Median Age | 37 yrs | 42 yrs | 42 yrs |
| Non-white Population | 4.5% | 8.4% | 13.4% |
| Total Households | 654 | 5,937 | 3,838 |
| Work | Crested Butte | Colorado Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Labor Force | 962 | 8,389 | 5,309 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| Per Capita Income | $34,812 | $30,648 | $28,477 |
| Median Household Income | $81,587 | $57,715 | $55,631 |
| Education | Crested Butte | Colorado Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No High School Diploma | 0.3% | 9.6% | 12.0% |
| High School Diploma | 26.9% | 50.9% | 56.1% |
| College Degree | 72.8% | 39.5% | 31.9% |
| Housing | Crested Butte | Colorado Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Property Value | $485,400 | $244,166 | $160,455 |
| Housing Units | 1,162 | 6,474 | 4,323 |
| Housing Units per Acre | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Vacancy Rate | 43.7% | 22.2% | 16.8% |
| Median Rent | $1,226/month | $912/month | $766/month |
| Rent Burden* | 29.0% | 35.4% | 33.5% |
| People per Room | 0.29 | 0.36 | 0.39 |
| Transportation | Crested Butte | Colorado Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Transit Use** | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Average Commute | 14 min | 24 min | 25 min |
| Security | Crested Butte | Colorado Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| No Health Insurance | 11.1% | 13.2% | 11.1% |
| Public Assistance*** | 2.9% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| Food Stamps | 3.6% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| Industry | Crested Butte | Colorado Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and Mining | 0.3% | 9.3% | 6.1% |
| Construction | 18.8% | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 1.8% | 5.6% | 13.0% |
| Wholesale | 1.4% | 2.1% | 2.6% |
| Retail | 6.0% | 11.0% | 11.2% |
| Transportation | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Information | 4.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Finance | 4.6% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Professional | 18.3% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Education and Health | 6.9% | 19.1% | 22.9% |
| Recreation and Food | 24.3% | 11.6% | 7.7% |
| Public Administration | 3.2% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
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