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The Copper Mountain Census Designated Place had a population of 435 as of July 1, 2019. Copper Mountain ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Colorado. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Copper Mountain is located at latitude 39.5067 and longitude -106.1422 in Summit County. The formal boundaries for the Copper Mountain Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 32.06 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Summit County is in the Mountain time zone (GMT -7). The elevation is 9,695 feet.
The Copper Mountain Census Designated Place (GNIS ID: 2583226) has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
Colorado is one of 20 states where Census County Divisions (CCDs) are used for statistical tracking of subdivisions within each county. The Copper Mountain Census Designated Place is located within Breckenridge Division of Summit County.
Alternate Unofficial Names for Copper Mountain: Wheeler, Wheeler Junction.
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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY INDEX | |
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| Copper Mountain, CO Housing Affordability Index is 53 State of Colorado Housing Affordability Index is 97 | |
| The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability. | |
WEALTH INDEX | |
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| Copper Mountain, CO Wealth Index is 76 State of Colorado Wealth Index is 111 | |
| The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level. | |
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POPULATION | |
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| Total Population | 435 |
| Population in Households | 367 |
| Population in Families | 200 |
| Population in Group Qrtrs | 68 |
| Population Density | 14 |
| Diversity Index1 | 33 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $61,429 |
| Average Household Income | $83,990 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,913 |
| Wealth Index3 | 76 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,859 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 129 ( 6.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 80 ( 4.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,650 (88.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $622,596 |
| Housing Affordability Index2 | 53 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 209 |
| Average Household Size | 1.76 |
| Family Households | 79 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR | 2010-2019 | 2019-2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.33% | 0.99% |
| Households | 1.57% | 1.03% |
| Families | 1.47% | 0.99% |
| Median Household Income | 2.45% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.69% |
The table below compares Copper Mountain to the other 458 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Colorado by rank and percentile using July 1, 2019 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 293 | 36th |
| Population Density | # 451 | 2nd |
| Diversity Index | # 252 | 45th |
| Median Household Income | # 200 | 56th |
| Per Capita Income | # 115 | 75th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Colorado Census Data Comparison Tool.
