Messex / Platner, CO

Neighborhood

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

Demographics of Messex / Platner

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

27.1%

Households with Children

27.1%

School Enrollment K-12

349

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.5%
School Age (5-17): 16.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.8%
Working Age (35-54): 25.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.9%
Seniors (65+): 24.5%

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: 11.5%
High School / GED: 24.8%
Some College or Associate's: 36.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.1%

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: 22.2%
Single Parents: 4.9%
Couples & Adults: 33.8%
Living Alone: 39.1%

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: 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
Asian: 0.6%
Black or African American: 0.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
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: 82.3%
Puerto Rican: 5.2%
Cuban: 1.4%
Dominican: 1.7%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%

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: 41.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 58.7%

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: 70.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 25.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.9%

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: 95.1%
Spanish: 3.5%
European & Indo-European: 1.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

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: 2.0%
Elementary (1-4): 6.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 4.1%
College / Graduate: 1.8%
Not Enrolled: 80.5%

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