Poncha Springs Town, Colorado
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 466 people, 202 households, and 137 families living in the town. The population density was 414.3 people per square mile (159.96/kmē), making it the 76th least densely populated town in Colorado. There were 226 housing units at an average density of 201.8 per square mile (77.92/kmē). The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.77. The population's age distribution was 23.2% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males. The median age of the town's population was 40.5 years, The median age of males was 40.3 years, for females the median age was 40.8 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 95.06% White, 0% Black or African American, 0.64% American Indian, 1.72% Asian, 0.21% Native Hawaiian, 0.86% from two or more races and 1.5% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $31429, making it the 113th lowest town by median household income in Colorado. The median income for a family in the town was $36000, it is 101st poorest town by median family income in Colorado. The per capita income for the town was $16864, making its Colorado's 214th highest town by per capita income. The median income is $16103, Median income for males is $22813, compared with $12000 for females.
In 2000, 108 pupils and students, of which 49 are male and 59 are female, 23.18% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 9 nursery or pri school, 1 kindergarten, 48 elementary school, 41 high school and 9 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 466 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 466 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 467 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 465 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 470 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 464 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 463 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 459 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 453 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 454 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 456 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 1 | |
| Elementary school | 20 | 28 | 48 |
| High school | 17 | 24 | 41 |
| College or graduate school | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poncha Springs town, Colorado | $31429 | $36000 | $16864 |
| Chaffee County, Colorado | $34368 | $42043 | $19430 |
| Colorado, United States | $47203 | $55883 | $24049 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |