Nucla, Colorado Population 2022
Nucla is a city located in Montrose County Colorado. Nucla has a 2020 population of 699. Nucla is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -1.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 711 in 2010.
The average household income in Nucla is $47,278 with a poverty rate of 20.34%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $650 per month, and the median house value is $118,200. The median age in Nucla is 40.7 years, 38.7 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
Nucla Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nuclawas:
- White: 93.01%
- Black or African American: 6.52%
- Asian: 0.47%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 599 | 93.01% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 6.52% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.47% |
Nucla Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 275 | 2.34 | 69.8 |
| Married | 117 | 3.35 | 88 |
| Non Family | 115 | 1.07 | 53.9 |
| Female | 38 | 2.82 | 57.9 |
| Male | 5 | 4.4 | 100 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 3.12% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21 | 5.04% |
| High School Graduate | 194 | 46.52% |
| Some College | 100 | 23.98% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 5.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 40 | 9.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 6.24% |
Nucla Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 408 | 377 | 66 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 3 | |
| Asian | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.18%.
Nucla Language by Age
Nucla Language
96.62% of Nucla residents speak only English, while 3.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.38% of the population.
20.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.00%
Male Poverty Rate
20.66%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Nucla
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nucla is White, with 22.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nucla is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.41%.
Nucla Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Nucla Married by Age and Sex
Nucla Marriage
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.
Nucla Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 9.33% |
Nucla Veterans by Education
37.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
67.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
48.4%
Labor Force Participation
45%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
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
67.86%
Born in Nucla
97.52%
Native Born
2.48%
Foreign Born
2.48%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.52% of Nucla residents were born in the United States, with 67.86% having been born in Colorado. 2.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 699 | -5 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 704 | -5 | -0.71% |
| 2020 | 709 | -5 | -0.70% |
| 2019 | 714 | -5 | -0.70% |
| 2018 | 719 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 718 | 11 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 707 | 5 | 0.71% |
| 2015 | 702 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 704 | 5 | 0.72% |
| 2013 | 699 | -4 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 703 | -3 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 706 | -5 | -0.70% |
| 2010 | 711 | 0.00% |