Cripple Creek, CO Demographics

The total population of Cripple Creek is estimated to be 1,093 with 571 males (52.24%) and 522 females (47.76%). There are 49 less females than males in Cripple Creek.
The median household income in Cripple Creek was $36,932 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 1,146(3.20%) from $35,786 in 2020. This income is 49.50% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Cripple Creek sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $37,713. Overall, the median household income for the city of Cripple Creek stands at $36,932.
In Cripple Creek, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $28,768 for males and $22,969 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $50,720 for males and $37,427 for females.
In Cripple Creek, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, Two or More Races households report a median household income of $40,083, while White households have a median household income of $36,884.
In 2022, the population of Cripple Creek was 1,142, a 1.21% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Cripple Creek's population was 1,156, an increase of 0.17% compared to a population of 1,154 in 2020.
The median age in Cripple Creek, CO is 47.2, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 14.42% were under the age of 15, 10.79% aged 15 to 29, 50.10% aged 30 to 64, 22.78% aged 65 to 84, and 1.92% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Cripple Creek population: 93.15% are White, 1.81% are Black or African American and 5.04% are multiracial.