Superior, Colorado Population 2022
Superior is a city located in Colorado. Superior has a 2020 population of 12,838. Superior is currently declining at a rate of -0.64% annually but its population has increased by 2.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,493 in 2010.
The average household income in Superior is $148,510 with a poverty rate of 4.24%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,922 per month, and the median house value is $576,800. The median age in Superior is 35.9 years, 35 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
Superior Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Superiorwas:
- White: 76.80%
- Asian: 18.37%
- Two or more races: 3.48%
- Native American: 0.48%
- Black or African American: 0.39%
- Other race: 0.37%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.11%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,043 | 76.80% |
| Asian | 2,402 | 18.37% |
| Two or More Races | 455 | 3.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 63 | 0.48% |
| Black or African American | 51 | 0.39% |
| Some Other Race | 49 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.11% |
Superior Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,596 | 2.85 | 58.2 |
| Married | 2,869 | 3.36 | 65.5 |
| Non Family | 1,123 | 1.49 | 41.2 |
| Female | 398 | 2.75 | 59 |
| Male | 206 | 3.27 | 48.5 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 92 | 1.07% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 0.86% |
| High School Graduate | 442 | 5.16% |
| Some College | 980 | 11.44% |
| Associates Degree | 443 | 5.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,713 | 43.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,824 | 32.96% |
Superior Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,150 | 6,088 | 4,731 |
| Asian | 1,726 | 1,656 | 1,388 |
| Hispanic | 504 | 479 | 270 |
| 2+ Races | 172 | 163 | 130 |
| Black | 27 | 27 | 5 |
| Native American | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$66,917
Average Earnings
$93,087
Average Male
$50,804
Average Female
Superior Language by Age
Superior Language
78.84% of Superior residents speak only English, while 21.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 11.94% of the population.
Superior Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,266 | 465 | 5.02% |
| Hispanic | 884 | 27 | 3.05% |
| Asian | 2,402 | 22 | 0.92% |
| Black | 51 | 22 | 43.14% |
| Multiple | 455 | 17 | 3.74% |
| Other | NaN% |
4.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.98%
Male Poverty Rate
5.45%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Superior
The race most likely to be in poverty in Superior is Black, with 43.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Superior is Hispanic, with 3.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.68%.
Superior Marital Status
Marriage Rates
57.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.6%
Male Marriage Rate
55.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Superior Married by Age and Sex
Superior 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.
Superior Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 478 | 6.45% |
| Hispanic | 102 | 16.86% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 10.75% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.78% |
Superior Veterans by Education
3.50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
76.8%
Labor Force Participation
74.9%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
27.54%
Born in Superior
79.98%
Native Born
20.02%
Foreign Born
12.56%
Non Citizen
7.46%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
79.98% of Superior residents were born in the United States, with 27.54% having been born in Colorado. 12.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12,838 | -83 | -0.64% |
| 2021 | 12,921 | -83 | -0.64% |
| 2020 | 13,004 | -83 | -0.63% |
| 2019 | 13,087 | -83 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 13,170 | 122 | 0.94% |
| 2017 | 13,048 | -59 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 13,107 | 187 | 1.45% |
| 2015 | 12,920 | 138 | 1.08% |
| 2014 | 12,782 | -16 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 12,798 | 56 | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 12,742 | 130 | 1.03% |
| 2011 | 12,612 | 119 | 0.95% |
| 2010 | 12,493 | 3,482 | 3.32% |
| 2000 | 9,011 | 0.00% |