Lochbuie: Demographics & People
Lochbuie's population stands at 8,609 people, in 2,940 households. Population grew 5.7% from 8,142 (2022) to 8,609 (2024). Median age 34.9 years. (0.8y younger than Colorado). Children under 18 are 29% of the population. Population is 49% White (non-Hispanic) and 44% Hispanic or Latino. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.52). 74% of households are family-led. County is gaining 2,834 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 34% adult obesity, 15% smoke.
- 2.9 people per household (vs Colorado avg 2.5).
- 26% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Colorado 38%).
- 62 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Colorado 58).
Population & Trend
Population grew 5.7% from 8,142 (2022) to 8,609 (2024) — about 9.6× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~9,110 (extrapolated at 2.9%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 9,806.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 519,572 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 5.7% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 8,142 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 8,609 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 8,609 people (vs Colorado 108,201) |
| Population Estimate | 9,806 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 34.9y is 4.0 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 29% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 34.9 years (vs Colorado 35.7y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 28.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 8,609 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 2,465 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,853.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 3,463.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 828 |
| Population under 18 | 2,465 |
| Median age | 34.9 years (vs Colorado 35.7y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 8,609 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.52 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 5,691 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 354 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 4,036 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 52.0% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 56.5% |
| Black population | 4.7% (vs Colorado 2.0%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 44.0% (vs Colorado 22.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 48.7% (vs Colorado 65.2%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.7% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 10% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 4,702 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 2,879 |
| Share born in this state | 54.6% |
| Share born in another state | 45.4% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 33.4% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizens | 10.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 966 |
| From Europe | 19 |
Households & Family Composition
2,940 households. Averaging 2.8 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 74% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 2,106 families, 39% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 2,347 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 2,106 |
| Married couples with children | 822 |
| Single-parent households | 48 |
| Average household size | 2.76 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 7.3% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 154 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 20 |
| Family households | 2,160 households (vs Colorado 26,135) |
| Households that are families | 73.5% (vs Colorado 62.3%) |
| Total households | 2,940 households (vs Colorado 42,233) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 9.9% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 2,834 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 9.9% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 523,542 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 520,708 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 2,834 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 436 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 5.5% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 804 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 08001 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 08 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 001 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Adams |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 18.2% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 17.20 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 19.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 08001 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Adams County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 15,210 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 08001 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Adams County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 78.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 71.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 53.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 517,421 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.60 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 28.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 8,609, booming, young professional, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 8,609 people (vs Colorado 108,201) |
| Town Summary · County | Adams County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade