Pueblo, CO
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Pueblo, Colorado

Life in Pueblo research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Pueblo over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Pueblo based on the most recently available data.

111,561 Population
$283,603 Median home value
$56,664 Median income
99 Cost of living -1% vs US
$1,082 Median rent
5.0% Unemployment
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Pueblo SnackAbility

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Jobs 5/10
Housing 6/10
Affordability 5/10
Diversity 9/10
Safety 3/10
Amenities 9/10
Education 6/10
Commute 8.5/10

Crime in Pueblo summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Pueblo. Key points include:

  • There were 7,054 total crimes in Pueblo in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Pueblo is 6,366.1 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Pueblo is 1,424.1 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Pueblo is 4,942.0 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Pueblo is 200.40% above the national average.

7,054
Total Crimes
200.40%
Above National Average
Pueblo
US

Crime In Pueblo Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Pueblo
/ 100k People
Colorado
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 7,054 6,366.1 3,069.1 2,119.2
Violent Crime 1,578 1,424.1 476.3 359.0
Murder 19 17.1 4.5 5.0
Robbery 243 219.3 63.0 61.0
Aggravated Assault 1,156 1,043.3 350.5 256.0
Property Crime 5,476 4,942.0 2,592.8 1,760.0
Burglary 938 846.5 348.0 229.0
Larceny 3,228 2,913.2 1,754.2 1,272.0
Car Theft 1,310 1,182.3 490.6 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Pueblo summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Pueblo. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Pueblo is 99 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Pueblo is 1.0x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Pueblo is $283,603.

  • The median income in Pueblo is $56,664.

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Pueblo's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Pueblo
US

Cost Of Living In Pueblo Comparison Table

Living Expense Pueblo Colorado National Average
Overall 99 114 100
Services 106 104 100
Groceries 108 107 100
Health 82 135 100
Housing 105 104 100
Transportation 108 107 100
Utilities 114 107 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Pueblo, CO Weather

  • The average high in Pueblo is 67.6° and the average low is 35.9°.

  • There are 39.2 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 14.3 inches of precipitation each year with 47.1 inches of snow.

StatPueblo
Average Annual High67.6
Average Annual Low35.9
Annual Precipitation Days39.2
Average Annual Precipitation14.3
Average Annual Snowfall47.1
67.6°
Average High
39.2
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Pueblo, CO Photos

John Wark  Pueblo Riverwalk At Night
Source: Wikipedia User John Wark | CC BY-SA 3.0
Pueblo County Courthouse By David Shankbone
Source: Wikipedia User David Shankbone | GFDL
Former Hotel Vailc Puebloc Co Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Pueblo Colorado Business District Flood
Source: Public Domain
Pueblo Riverwalk Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0

13 Reviews & Comments About Pueblo

Keith Esquibel · None
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Colorado is a cool place to live I love it here. I live in pueblo and over the last few years its gotten worse,but I still love it here.

Pueblo is a beautiful place and the annoying California peeps and other people coming from other places bringing drugs and gangs here is why pueblo is starting to get as bad as it is.

I hate when people talk about pueblo like its so terrible and everyone who lives here is trash because they couldn't be more wrong! The whole thing about you know who is from Pueblo because they have a forty ounce and a pit bull is stupid as well.

There are lots of different types people here just like any city and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Its a beautiful place with great food and culture.It is also a very cheap place to live. I'm talking 4 bed 2 bath nice house with garage and big yard for around $675.00 a month you cant beat it.

There are some things that need to be fixed and dumb a*s people that should be kicked out,but don't let that scare you from coming here its a awesome place to live.

Morgaine Black · None
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I'm from Pueblo Colorado and in my opinion, it's the worst town in America. We have a high crime rate, illegal drugs both recreational and extreme, gangs and a high suicide rate. Mexico is better.

Quinn Zabukovic · None
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I live in Pueblo and it IS NOT as bad as people say it is. The true trash can is Colorado Springs. Pueblo had had one murder this year. Springs has had one every week

Sam Fisher · None
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I live in Colorado and the only places I think you should never go is south/east Denver, grand junction and the really bad parts where you can get shot are south springs and Pueblo.

Gabby Acosta · None
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Aye I live in Pueblo, there was a body found in the park near my house a couple months ago. I'm leaving as soon as possible though, we're not all bad here

clydemonkey 07 · None
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I live in Colorado. I went to the state fair in pueblo and when I was in my hotel with my sister someone tried to break in but they didn't. Luckly

Kane Lynn · None
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nowhere in Colorado is what anybody who is from a truly dangerous place would call bad. I lived in aurora and pueblo both were very nice compared to where I'm from.

Kirsten Myah · None
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I was born in raised in Pueblo, and we have great local restaurants.

MindInk · None
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When I lived in pueblo all my life. It's honestly not that bad

SlimPeanut · None
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I live in Pueblo. I knew it was gonna be #1 !,

Ravyn Yoakum · None
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I live in pueblo... I can't wait to move out of it

Bobby Lewis · None
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I live in Pueblo and it's not so bad!! :)

HomeSnacks User · 2019-02-27 14:16:57.209766
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I lived here for 10 years, Pueblo gets a much worse wrap than they're worth. Just like any city, it depends on where you live and associate your self with, which determines the experience you have. Is it a little rough around the edges- Yes. But what city isn't. Pueblo is a great community with a deep connection to the people that live in it, I'd move there again if I had been given another chance.

The highschools are a great place for the kids, I sent all 4 of my kids through East Highschool, the IB programme is amazing and Corwin and Fountain are good for middle schoolers and elementary children. If you want a good experience, don't buy a house in Bessemer or on the East side, that's just my personal assesment anyway. I grew up in Bessemer, and it's not as bad as everyone thinks. I suggest looking into University Park or El Comino

Rankings & Articles For Pueblo

Locations Around Pueblo

Map Of Pueblo, CO

Best Places Around Pueblo

1

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$398,797+41% vs Pueblo
2

Manitou Springs, CO
Population 4,735

$544,349+92% vs Pueblo
3

Stratmoor, CO
Population 5,412

$325,035+15% vs Pueblo
4

Colorado Springs, CO
Population 487,887

$449,451+58% vs Pueblo
5

Fort Carson, CO
Population 18,019

6

Fountain, CO
Population 29,300

$394,609+39% vs Pueblo
7

Cimarron Hills, CO
Population 19,817

$369,666+30% vs Pueblo
8

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Population 37,345

$381,290+34% vs Pueblo

Pueblo Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Pueblo

The current population in Pueblo is 111,561. The population has increased 5.3% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 111,561 0.0%
2023 111,514 0.1%
2022 111,430 0.0%
2021 111,424 -0.3%
2020 111,776 0.8%
2019 110,841 0.8%
2018 109,985 0.8%
2017 109,122 0.7%
2016 108,385 0.3%
2015 108,073 0.3%
2014 107,706 0.3%
2013 107,429 0.5%
2012 106,944 0.3%
2011 106,601 0.6%
2010 105,957 -

Race / Ethnicity in Pueblo

White 43.9% (48,957)
African American 2.6% (2,852)
American Indian 0.5% (605)
Asian 0.8% (928)
Hawaiian 0.1% (60)
Other 0.7% (728)
Two Or More 3.2% (3,546)
Hispanic 48.3% (53,885)
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Pueblo is:

  • 43.9% White with 48,957 White residents.

  • 2.6% African American with 2,852 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 605 American Indian residents.

  • 0.8% Asian with 928 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 60 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.7% Other with 728 Other residents.

  • 3.2% Two Or More with 3,546 Two Or More residents.

  • 48.3% Hispanic with 53,885 Hispanic residents.

Race Pueblo CO USA
White 43.9% 64.8% 57.4%
African American 2.6% 3.8% 11.9%
American Indian 0.5% 0.4% 0.5%
Asian 0.8% 3.2% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.7% 0.5% 0.6%
Two Or More 3.2% 4.6% 4.3%
Hispanic 48.3% 22.5% 19.3%

Gender in Pueblo

Female 50.1% (55,915)
Male 49.9% (55,645)
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  • Pueblo is 50.1% female with 55,915 female residents.

  • Pueblo is 49.9% male with 55,645 male residents.

Gender Pueblo CO USA
Female 50.1% 49.3% 50.5%
Male 49.9% 50.7% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Pueblo for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 3.0% (3,346)
9-12th Grade 7.0% (7,809)
High School / GED 32.0% (35,699)
Some College 23.0% (25,659)
Associate's Degree 11.0% (12,271)
Bachelor's Degree 15.0% (16,734)
Master's Degree 7.0% (7,809)
Professional Degree 1.0% (1,115)
Doctorate Degree 1.0% (1,115)
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  • 3.0% of adults in Pueblo completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Pueblo completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Pueblo completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Pueblo completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Pueblo completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Pueblo completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Pueblo completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Pueblo completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Pueblo completed doctorate degree.

Education Pueblo CO USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 3.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 7.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 32.0% 20.0% 26.0%
Some College 23.0% 19.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 15.0% 28.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 7.0% 13.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Pueblo, Colorado

Less than $10,000 7.6% (851,838)
$10,000 to $14,999 5.6% (620,130)
$15,000 to $24,999 9.9% (1,103,736)
$25,000 to $34,999 8.0% (897,987)
$35,000 to $49,999 12.9% (1,442,404)
$50,000 to $74,999 20.0% (2,226,220)
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% (1,436,876)
$100,000 to $149,999 13.1% (1,458,989)
$150,000 to $199,999 5.6% (622,774)
$200,000 or more 4.4% (495,142)
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  • 7.6% of households in Pueblo earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.6% of households in Pueblo earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Pueblo earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Pueblo earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Pueblo earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.0% of households in Pueblo earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Pueblo earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Pueblo earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Pueblo earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Pueblo earn $200,000 or more.

Income Pueblo CO USA
Less than $10,000 7.6% 3.9% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.6% 2.4% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.9% 4.8% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.0% 5.2% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.9% 8.4% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.0% 14.6% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 12.8% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.1% 19.2% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.6% 11.7% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 4.4% 17.0% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)