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Colo (IA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Colo, Iowa

StateIowa
Land Area (mi²)1.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)788.5/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.36% (-3)
Growth Since 20209.82% (75)
Rank in State327th
Rank in Country15988th

The population of Colo, IA in 2022 is estimated to be 839. This is a decrease of -0.36% (-3 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Colo by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Colo by Age

Colo Population Pyramid 2022
Colo Median Age
42.3
Total
42.5
Male
42
Female
Colo Sex Ratio
48.95%
374
Male
51.05%
390
Female
Colo Age Dependency Ratio
35.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
43.6
Child Dependency Ratio
Colo Adults
578
Adults
(151 of whom are seniors) in Colo.

Population of Colo by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Colo

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 3.53%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 2.94%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 4.1%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Colo

While the overall poverty rate of Colo is 3.53%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (4.1%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (2.94%).

Poverty Rate of Colo by Employment Status and Sex

0.48%
Female Employed
27.27%
Female Unemployed
0%
Male Employed
25%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Colo by Education

8.7%
Less Than 9th Grade
4.09%
High School
1.62%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Colo

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Colo

The most common language spoken in Colo is English, with 98.22% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 1.37% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Colo by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Colo, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Colo by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree264.89%
Bachelors Degree7814.66%
Associates Degree7113.35%
Some College11421.43%
High School Graduate22041.35%
9th to 12th Grade142.63%
Less Than 9th Grade91.69%

Earnings Statistics of Colo by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$44,327

Average Earnings

$50,000

Average Male

$39,583

Average Female