Meeker, CO

City

Demographics of Meeker

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

34.4%

Households with Children

32.0%

School Enrollment K-12

229

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 12.5%
School Age (5-17): 11.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.4%
Working Age (35-54): 23.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.8%
Seniors (65+): 18.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.0%
High School / GED: 19.9%
Some College or Associate's: 38.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 24.2%
Single Parents: 7.8%
Couples & Adults: 22.3%
Living Alone: 45.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 14.2%
Asian: 1.4%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 8.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 81.7%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 18.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 60.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 47.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 45.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.0%
Spanish: 5.3%
European & Indo-European: 1.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.1%
Elementary (1-4): 3.1%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 3.3%
College / Graduate: 3.0%
Not Enrolled: 82.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Meeker

Rulison / Anvil Points

Atchee / Battlement Mesa

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources