Pueblo, Colorado Income Statistics
Pueblo Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Pueblo Well below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Pueblo | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,324 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $50,370 | $68,113 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 6.2% | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 6.1% | 18.1% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 4.1% | 17.0% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Pueblo is about 41% lower than in Colorado. Income has been growing faster in Pueblo (6.2%/yr) than in Colorado (5.4%/yr).
About 6% of adults in Pueblo earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Colorado average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Pueblo, Colorado grew by 70.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $56,324 in 2024. That's an average of about 6.2% per year.
Pueblo has been far below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. The gap has narrowed from 35% in 2009 to 30% in 2024, the closest it has been.
Income Distribution in Pueblo
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 9,499 households (22.2% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 31.7% of households in Pueblo had an income under $35,000 and 9.4% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Pueblo has a larger share of households earning $50,000 to $74,999 (20.2% vs 15.5%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (4.1% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 3,233 | 7.6% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,423 | 5.7% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4,325 | 10.1% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3,585 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5,570 | 13.0% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8,625 | 20.2% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,492 | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5,460 | 12.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,278 | 5.3% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,761 | 4.1% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 42,752 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 5,137 residents (6.1% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 7.3% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 16.3% of Pueblo residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 32.2% had some income but less than $25,000, and 12.5% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Pueblo has a larger share of residents with no personal income (16.3% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (6.1% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 13,770 | 16.3% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 9,421 | 11.2% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7,222 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10,596 | 12.5% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9,110 | 10.8% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11,454 | 13.6% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12,348 | 14.6% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,415 | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 5,137 | 6.1% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 84,473 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 16.3% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Pueblo
| Metric | Pueblo | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.550 | 0.524 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $57,570 | $78,863 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $49,007 | $64,818 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 14.9% | 17.8% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Pueblo, it is 0.550, higher than Colorado's 0.524, so income is less evenly distributed here than there, and about the same as the US's 0.552, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there.
Men's income is about 17% more than women's income in Pueblo, Colorado. Over a 35-year career, a 17% wage gap accumulates to roughly $299,705 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Pueblo, Colorado has narrowed from about 17% to 15% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 23% in 2015, and was narrowest at 9% in 2019. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $2,185 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Pueblo | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 7.5% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 16 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 2,247 people are unemployed in Pueblo, Colorado.
The average commute time in Pueblo is 16 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Pueblo, Colorado has fallen from 12.2% to 5.0% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 13.5% in 2013.
Pueblo stayed above the U.S. unemployment rate from 2011 to 2023, starting 3.5 points higher, and dropped below it in the latest figures (2024), at 0.2 points lower.
Pueblo, CO Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Pueblo, CO compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo, CO | 103,049 | $56,324 #2/2 | 6.2%/yr #1/2 | 5.0% #1/2 | 0.550 #2/2 |
| Pueblo West, CO | 22,344 | $91,409 | 5.4%/yr | 5.0% | 0.528 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Pueblo, Colorado has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than Colorado, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Pueblo, Colorado.
How Rich Is Pueblo, Colorado?
Pueblo has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $56,324, about 41% lower than the Colorado average of $95,803.
Are incomes growing in Pueblo, Colorado?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Pueblo, Colorado rose 70%, from $33,130 to $56,324. Over the same years, income here kept pace with Colorado as a whole: +70% against +70%.
What was the median household income in Pueblo in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Pueblo, Colorado was $53,541, up 5% from $51,168 in 2022. The Colorado median that year was $93,071.
What was the median household income in Pueblo in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Pueblo, Colorado was $42,288. By 2024 it had risen 33% to $56,324.
What is the Gini coefficient in Pueblo, Colorado?
The Gini coefficient in Pueblo is 0.550. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is almost the same as the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed about as equally as in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Pueblo, Colorado?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Pueblo, Colorado has narrowed from about 17% to 15% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 23% in 2015, and was narrowest at 9% in 2019. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $2,185 since 2009.
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