Black Forest SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Black Forest summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Black Forest. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:
The cost of living in Black Forest is 172 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Black Forest is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Black Forest is $860,076.
The median income in Black Forest is $145,460.
Black Forest's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Black Forest Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Black Forest | Colorado | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 114 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 323 | 135 | 100 |
| Housing | 111 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 107 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Black Forest, CO Weather
The average high in Black Forest is 61.5° and the average low is 33.4°.
There are 44.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 18.3 inches of precipitation each year with 67.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Black Forest |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 33.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 44.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 18.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 67.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Black Forest Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Black Forest
The current population in Black Forest is 15,738. The population has increased 17.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,738 | 7.4% |
| 2023 | 14,658 | 1.5% |
| 2022 | 14,437 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 14,375 | 9.7% |
| 2020 | 13,103 | -6.9% |
| 2019 | 14,081 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 14,274 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 14,188 | 5.0% |
| 2016 | 13,506 | 4.6% |
| 2015 | 12,918 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 12,959 | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 13,391 | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 13,607 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 13,595 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 13,454 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Black Forest
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Black Forest is:
82.7% White with 13,014 White residents.
3.5% African American with 548 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.
1.9% Asian with 297 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 53 Other residents.
3.8% Two Or More with 601 Two Or More residents.
7.7% Hispanic with 1,216 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Black Forest | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.7% | 64.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.5% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.7% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Black Forest
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Black Forest is 49.2% female with 7,744 female residents.
Black Forest is 50.8% male with 7,994 male residents.
| Gender | Black Forest | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 49.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Black Forest for adults over 25
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-0.0% of adults in Black Forest completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Black Forest completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in Black Forest completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Black Forest completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Black Forest completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Black Forest completed bachelor's degree.
21.0% of adults in Black Forest completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Black Forest completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Black Forest completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Black Forest | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 28.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 21.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Black Forest, Colorado
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2.7% of households in Black Forest earn Less than $10,000.
0.6% of households in Black Forest earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.5% of households in Black Forest earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.4% of households in Black Forest earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.2% of households in Black Forest earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.6% of households in Black Forest earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.2% of households in Black Forest earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.7% of households in Black Forest earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.8% of households in Black Forest earn $150,000 to $199,999.
34.3% of households in Black Forest earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Black Forest | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.7% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.5% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.4% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.2% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.6% | 14.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.7% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.8% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 34.3% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
