Central: Economy & Jobs
Central reports a median household income of $61,622 (1.5× below Gilpin County median $95,361; 1.6× below Colorado median $96,774), with homes at a median value of $366,300.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $61,622 — below the Colorado median ($96,773). Poverty rate 6.1% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Median Household Income | $61,622 (vs Colorado $96,774) |
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| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.0% — below the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% (vs Colorado 4.5%) |
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Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 62.7% |
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| Pct Public Transit | 0.3% |
| Pct Walked | 15.8% |