Cripple Creek is a city located in Teller County Colorado. Cripple Creek has a 2024 population of 1,104. It is also the county seat of Teller County. Cripple Creek is currently declining at a rate of -1.16% annually and its population has decreased by -4.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,154 in 2020.
The average household income in Cripple Creek is $51,234 with a poverty rate of 25.55%. The median age in Cripple Creek is 50.3 years: 56.3 years for males, and 43.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cripple Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 968 | 88.56% |
| Two or more races | 100 | 9.15% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 2.29% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 545 | 1.9 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Non Family | 312 | 1.22 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Married | 168 | 2.87 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Female | 39 | 3 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Male | 26 | 2.23 | 100 | 0 |
2.77
Average Family Size
1.9
Average Household Size
56.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 2.19% |
| Associates Degree | 60 | 6.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 72 | 8.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 68 | 7.85% |
| High School Graduate | 329 | 37.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 1.15% |
| Some College | 308 | 35.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 717 | 688 | 112 |
| Hispanic | 102 | 102 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 44 | 22 |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,060 | $0 | $33,254 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,223 | $31,875 | $33,262 |
| Some College | $36,771 | $41,023 | $26,250 |
$33,223
Average Earnings
$31,875
Average Male
$33,262
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.17% of Cripple Creek residents speak only English, while 7.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 832 | 228 | 27.4% |
| Black | 25 | 19 | 76% |
| Hispanic | 114 | 18 | 15.79% |
25.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.72%
Male Poverty Rate
26.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cripple Creek is Black, with 76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cripple Creek is Hispanic, with 15.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.08% |
| Some College | 18.21% |
| High School | 17.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 14.29% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,250 | $56,956 |
| Households | $36,783 | $51,234 |
| Married Families | $39,886 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,808 | $45,466 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.9%
Male Marriage Rate
34.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
128
Number of Veterans
119
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 63 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 128 | 15.72% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 12.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.8%
Labor Force Participation
37.4%
Employment Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
35.77%
Born in Cripple Creek
98.81%
Native Born
1.19%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.19%
Naturalized
98.81% of Cripple Creek residents were born in the United States, with 35.77% having been born in Colorado. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,043 | -12 | -1.14% |
| 2028 | 1,055 | -12 | -1.12% |
| 2027 | 1,067 | -13 | -1.2% |
| 2026 | 1,080 | -12 | -1.1% |
| 2025 | 1,092 | -12 | -1.09% |
| 2024 | 1,104 | -13 | -1.16% |
| 2023 | 1,117 | -25 | -2.19% |
| 2022 | 1,142 | -15 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 1,157 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 1,154 | -117 | -9.21% |
| 2019 | 1,271 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 1,268 | 13 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 1,255 | 29 | 2.37% |
| 2016 | 1,226 | 25 | 2.08% |
| 2015 | 1,201 | -15 | -1.23% |
| 2014 | 1,216 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,216 | -8 | -0.65% |
| 2012 | 1,224 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 1,223 | -9 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 1,232 | 0 | 0% |