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17%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
2%
Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexIdaho SpringsColoradoNational
Income per capita$35,039$33,230$29,829
Median household income$54,167$62,520$55,322
Median income owner occupied$75,000$79,776$70,586
Median income renter occupied$42,700$39,538$35,192
Median earnings male$34,362$40,003$36,919
Median earnings female$41,350$27,854$26,250
Unemployment rate1.1%4.0%4.7%
Poverty level10.3%12.2%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Idaho Springs is 17% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Idaho Springs is 2% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Idaho Springs is 77% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Idaho Springs is 32% lower than the national average

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      $36,107 $54,167 $108,334
      City
      $41,675 $62,520 $125,040
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      Idaho Springs median earnings by income bracket

      Idaho Springs employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry4.5%4.5%
      Manufacturing sector4.0%4.0%
      Financial & insurance services2.0%2.0%
      Wholesale & retail services4.1%4.1%
      Public administration0.0%0.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities5.4%5.4%
      Education, health & social services21.2%21.2%
      Other57.6%57.6%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Genesee, CO4,099$159,327188.0%
      Upper Bear Creek, CO799$155,428181.0%
      Evergreen, CO9,475$128,199131.7%
      Kittredge, CO954$127,042129.6%
      Indian Hills, CO1,363$126,583128.8%
      Idaho Springs, CO1,848$54,1672.1%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Elk Creek, KY1,848$115,298108.4%
      Lake City, TN1,848$22,93958.5%
      Mashteuiatsh, QC1,848n/a 
      Mayer, AZ1,847$46,22916.4%
      Seeley, CA1,847$32,96140.4%
      Idaho Springs, CO1,848$54,1672.1%
      Source: The Idaho Springs, CO employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).