Demographics & People — Palmer Lake, Colorado
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,635 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,600 |
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| Median Age | 51.9 |
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| Total Households | 1,061 |
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| Family Households | 728 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2565 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,207 |
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| Black or African American | 61 |
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| Asian | 11 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 306 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 895 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 606 |
| English | 503 |
| Irish | 376 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 327 |
| Other groups | 271 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 256 |
| Norwegian | 159 |
| Scottish | 143 |
| European | 134 |
Language
| English Only | 2,182 |
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| Spanish | 199 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,561 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 266 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,350 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 28.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Palmer Lake, Colorado.
