Rocky Ford, CO Profile
Rocky Ford, CO, population 3,950, is located
in Colorado's Otero county,
about 50.3 miles from Pueblo and 80.5 miles from Colorado Springs.
Through the 90's Rocky Ford's population has grown by about 3%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Rocky Ford has declined by about 4%. Since 2005 Rocky Ford's population has declined by about 3%.
Rocky Ford's property crime levels tend to be lower than
Colorado's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Rocky Ford tend to be much higher than Colorado's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 72% |
| African American | 0% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 26% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 36.9 |
| Males | 35 |
| Females | 39 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 16% | | Under 20: | 15% |
| 20 to 40 | 12% | | 20 to 40: | 12% |
| 40 to 60 | 12% | | 40 to 60: | 12% |
| Over 60 | 10% | | Over 60: | 13% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 4,286 | N/A |
| 2001 | 4,212 | -1.73% |
| 2002 | 4,132 | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 4,101 | -0.75% |
| 2004 | 4,112 | 0.27% |
| 2005 | 4,063 | -1.19% |
| 2006 | 4,021 | -1.03% |
| 2007 | 3,968 | -1.32% |
| 2008 | 3,950 | -0.45% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $23,359 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 906 |
| 2004 | N/A |
| 2005 | 879 |
| 2006 | 643 |
| 2007 | 684 |
| 2008 | 279 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2002 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2003 |
0 | 1 | 6 | 31 |
| 2004 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2005 |
1 | 2 | 1 | 33 |
| 2006 |
0 | 1 | 3 | 23 |
| 2007 |
0 | 2 | 1 | 25 |
| 2008 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 2,695 |
| 2004 | N/A |
| 2005 | 3,135 |
| 2006 | 1,881 |
| 2007 | 2,295 |
| 2008 | 2,634 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2002 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2003 |
22 |
87 |
4 |
| 2004 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2005 |
31 |
96 |
5 |
| 2006 |
18 |
57 |
4 |
| 2006 |
24 |
67 |
3 |
| 2006 |
34 |
68 |
2 |
Location
| Elevation | 4,178 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 1.6 Square Miles |
