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What Is the Population of Westcliffe Colorado

Westcliffe, Colorado Population 2021

644

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Westcliffe is a city located in Custer County Colorado. It is also the county seat of Custer County. With a 2020 population of 644, it is the 181st largest city in Colorado and the 12226th largest city in the United States . Westcliffe is currently growing at a rate of 1.26% annually and its population has increased by 13.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 568 in 2010. Westcliffe reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 1 miles, Westcliffe has a population density of 522 people per square mile.

The average household income in Westcliffe is $37,131 with a poverty rate of 26.11%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $667 per month, and the median house value is $208,300. The median age in Westcliffe is 54.1 years, 54.5 years for males, and 51.7 years for females.

Westcliffe Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Westcliffewas:

  • White: 94.02%
  • Other race: 4.62%
  • Native American: 0.82%
  • Two or more races: 0.54%
  • Black or African American: 0.00%
  • Asian: 0.00%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%

The current population of Westcliffe, Colorado is 644 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 628.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 568.

Westcliffe, Colorado Population 2021

Population by Race

Race Population Percentage
White 346 94.02%
Some Other Race 17 4.62%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3 0.82%
Two or More Races 2 0.54%

Westcliffe Population by Race

Westcliffe Population Pyramid $2021

Westcliffe Population by Age

Westcliffe Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

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Westcliffe Household Types

Type Owner Renter
Male 0% 0%
Non Family 37.8% 62.2%
Female 44.4% 55.6%
All 53.3% 46.7%
Married 91.5% 8.5%

53.3%

Rate of Home Ownership

Westcliffe Households and Families

1.7

Average Household Size

Westcliffe Households by Type

Education Attained Count Percentage
Less Than 9th Grade 10 3.68%
9th to 12th Grade 12 4.41%
High School Graduate 53 19.49%
Some College 45 16.54%
Associates Degree 32 11.76%
Bachelors Degree 93 34.19%
Graduate Degree 27 9.93%

Westcliffe Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Westcliffe Educational Attainment by Race

The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 47.06%.

Westcliffe Educational Attainment by Race

Name Average Male Female
Overall $23,750 $20,536 $27,841
Less Than 9th Grade $ $ $
High School Graduate $16,250 $ $20,208
Some College $27,813 $ $29,063
Bachelors Degree $29,821 $ $30,156
Graduate Degree $ $ $

Westcliffe Earnings by Educational Attainment

Westcliffe Language by Age

Westcliffe Language

94.66% of Westcliffe residents speak only English, while 5.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.78% of the population.

Westcliffe Language

Westcliffe Poverty by Race

26.11%

Overall Poverty Rate

26.67%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Westcliffe

The race most likely to be in poverty in Westcliffe is White, with 27.14% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Westcliffe is Hispanic, with 12.50% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.83%.

Westcliffe Poverty

Name Poverty
Some College 19.74%
Bachelors or Greater 19.17%
Less Than 9th Grade 16.67%
High School 9.80%

Westcliffe Poverty Rate by Education

Rate Poverty
Male Employed 32.86%
Female Employed 28.57%
Female Unemployed 0.00%
Male Unemployed 0.00%

Westcliffe Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Westcliffe Income by Household Type

Name Median Mean
Households $33,750 $37,131
Families $45,938 $53,249
Married Families $54,375 -
Non Families $23,250 $27,310

Income by Household Type

Westcliffe Marital Status

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Marriage Rates

34.8%

Overall Marriage Rate

31.8%

Female Marriage Rate

Westcliffe Married by Age and Sex

Westcliffe Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.

Westcliffe Marital Status by Race

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Westcliffe Marital Status

War Veterans
Vietnam 18
World War II 3
Korea 2
Second Gulf War 2
First Gulf War

Westcliffe Veterans by War

Westcliffe Veterans by Age

Westcliffe Veterans by Race

Westcliffe Veterans by Education

0.00%

Veteran Poverty Rate

28.00%

Veteran Disability Rate

Westcliffe Veterans by Education

58.4%

Labor Force Participation

Westcliffe Employment by Age

Westcliffe Employment by Race

Westcliffe Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Place of Birth

98.37% of Westcliffe residents were born in the United States, with 41.03% having been born in Colorado. 1.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.

Westcliffe Place of Birth

Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected

Year Population Growth Annual Growth Rate
2021 644 8 1.26%
2020 636 8 1.27%
2019 628 8 1.29%
2018 620 3 0.49%
2017 617 23 3.87%
2016 594 13 2.24%
2015 581 6 1.04%
2014 575 8 1.41%
2013 567 1 0.18%
2012 566 0.00%
2011 566 -6 -1.05%
2010 572 0.00%

Westcliffe Population by Year

What Is the Population of Westcliffe Colorado

Source: https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/westcliffe-co-population