City

Sugar City, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Crowley County  ·  Colorado

👥618Population
💰$43,333Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$55,600Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓24.4%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 41% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.2%Hispanic: 32.5%Black: 0.2%Other: 3.1%Race
White64.2%
Hispanic32.5%
Black0.2%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
4%
18–24
5%
25–44
33%
45–64
34%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.43
Below Poverty27.0% ▲ 170% above avg
College Grads24.4% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 41% above avg
HS Graduate163 (37.5%)
Some College65 (14.9%)
Associates101 (23.2%)
Bachelors7 (1.6%)
Graduate Degree99 (22.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 23.2%Bachelors: 1.6%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
HS Grad37.5%
Some College14.9%
Associates23.2%
Bachelors1.6%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.6%Renter: 24.4%Tenure
Owner75.6%
Renter24.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
46%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,333 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$55,600 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$811/mo
Total Housing Units210
Vacant Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
71%
About Sugar City, CO

Sugar City is a city in Colorado, located in Crowley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 618 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Sugar City is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,333 is below the national average. Approximately 27.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sugar City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $55,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $811 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sugar City is less-educated. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64.24%).

Sugar City, CO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Sugar City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81076 618 $43,333 $55,600 $811 6.9% 24.4% 75.6%