Living in Cotopaxi, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cotopaxi · Census data 2020–2024
Cotopaxi has 41 residents with a median age of 60. .
Cotopaxi is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cotopaxi at a glance
- Population
- 41
- Median age
- 60State: 37.7
- Homeowners
- 64.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is Cotopaxi a good place to live?
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Housing in Cotopaxi: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 81
- Owner-occupied
- 64.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.5%
- Vacant
- 61.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 1.32
61.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Cotopaxi has many vacation and second homes.
Cotopaxi demographics
- Population
- 41
- Median age
- 60
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 31
- Foreign-born
- 31.7%
- Veterans
- 48.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cotopaxi ›
Education in Cotopaxi
0% of adults 25 and older in Cotopaxi have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cotopaxi
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Cotopaxi vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotopaxi | 41 | — | — | — |
| Howard | 966 | $60,386 | $474,600 | — |
| Salida | 5,861 | $70,045 | $648,500 | $1,292 |
| Westcliffe | 419 | $53,929 | $341,800 | $879 |
| Silver Cliff | 863 | $33,000 | $268,500 | $969 |
| Poncha Springs | 959 | $97,139 | $522,900 | $1,783 |
| Cañon City | 17,122 | $64,787 | $316,100 | $997 |
| Lincoln Park | 3,986 | $60,036 | $295,800 | $1,148 |
| Park Center | 2,588 | $72,212 | $386,200 | $1,159 |
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Is Cotopaxi, CO a good place to live?
What is the median age in Cotopaxi?
The median age in Cotopaxi is 60 years (Colorado: 37.7).
What is the unemployment rate in Cotopaxi?
The unemployment rate in Cotopaxi is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cotopaxi?
0% of adults in Cotopaxi have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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