Black Forest, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Douglas County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
14,658
Population
146/sq mi density
$142,173
Median Income
$65,532 per capita
$805,200
Home Value
$750,955 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$142,173 median income, 6.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$805,200 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
14,658
Census 2023
Population Density
146
per square mile
Land Area
100.7
square miles (260.8 km²)
Median Age
48.7 yrs
25% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
87.9%
Black
2.4%
Hispanic
6.5%
Asian
1.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.3% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.5%
Spanish
3.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.4%
Veterans
17.5%
192% above US avg (6%)
Disability
10.6%
18% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.7%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.3%
38% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.398
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 14,658 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 146 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 100.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 48.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.5% |
| Female | 50.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Language
| English Only | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.4% |
| Veterans | 17.5% |
| Disability | 10.6% |
| Health Insurance | 94.7% |
| Uninsured | 5.3% |
| Broadband Access | 96.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.398 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |