Blanca, CO

Q: What is the Total Population of Blanca?

Total Population of Blanca is 321.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Blanca?

Total Male Population of Blanca is 161.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Blanca?

Total Female Population of Blanca is 160.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Blanca?

There are 100.62 Males per 100 Females in Blanca.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Blanca?

There are 99.38 Females per 100 Males in Blanca.

Q: What is the Median Population Age in Blanca?

Median Population Age in Blanca is 36.5 Years.

Q: What is the Average Family Size in Blanca

Average Family Size in Blanca is 3.7 People.

Q: What is the Average Household Size in Blanca

Average Household Size in Blanca is 2.6 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Blanca?

Per Capita income in Blanca is $19,180.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Blanca?

Median Family Income in Blanca is $61,667.

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Blanca Map

Blanca Overview

321

TOTAL POPULATION

161

MALE POPULATION

160

FEMALE POPULATION

100.62

MALES / 100 FEMALES

99.38

FEMALES / 100 MALES

36.5

MEDIAN AGE

3.7

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.6

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$19,180

PER CAPITA INCOME

$61,667

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$50,125

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

$8,933

FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT

0.40

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

123

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

50.2%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

15.4%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Blanca Zip Codes

81123

Blanca Area Codes

719

Race in Blanca

The most populous races in Blanca are White / Caucasian (215 | 67.0%), Hispanic or Latino (211 | 65.7%), and Two or more Races (66 | 20.6%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	4	1.3%
Black / African American	8	2.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	211	65.7%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	215	67.0%
Two or more Races	66	20.6%
Some other Race	28	8.7%
Total	321	100.0%

Ancestry in Blanca

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
Bhutanese	8	2.5%
English	60	18.7%
French	3	0.9%
German	92	28.7%
Hungarian	1	0.3%
Irish	32	10.0%
Mexican	137	42.7%
Scotch-Irish	6	1.9%
Scottish	9	2.8%
Spanish	22	6.9%
Swedish	1	0.3%
Welsh	4	1.3%
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Immigrants in Blanca

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Blanca came from Central America (60 | 18.7%), Latin America (60 | 18.7%), and Mexico (60 | 18.7%), together accounting for 56.1% of all Blanca residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Central America	60	18.7%
Latin America	60	18.7%
Mexico	60	18.7%
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Sex and Age in Blanca

The most populous age groups in Blanca are Under 5 Years (27 | 16.8%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (29 | 18.1%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	27 (16.8%)	23 (14.4%)
5 to 9 Years	7 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years	6 (3.7%)	13 (8.1%)
15 to 19 Years	23 (14.3%)	5 (3.1%)
20 to 24 Years	13 (8.1%)	13 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Years	7 (4.3%)	3 (1.9%)
30 to 34 Years	5 (3.1%)	7 (4.4%)
35 to 39 Years	13 (8.1%)	5 (3.1%)
40 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.5%)
45 to 49 Years	3 (1.9%)	3 (1.9%)
50 to 54 Years	6 (3.7%)	7 (4.4%)
55 to 59 Years	11 (6.8%)	9 (5.6%)
60 to 64 Years	14 (8.7%)	29 (18.1%)
65 to 69 Years	13 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)
70 to 74 Years	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years	8 (5.0%)	10 (6.2%)
80 to 84 Years	1 (0.6%)	8 (5.0%)
85 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	13 (8.1%)
Total	161 (100.0%)	160 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Blanca

Median Family Size in Blanca

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	56 (80.0%)	4.11
Single Male/Father	0 (0.0%)	-
Single Female/Mother	14 (20.0%)	1.93
Total Families	70 (100.0%)	3.67

Median Household Size in Blanca

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	56 (45.5%)	4.11
Single Male/Father	0 (0.0%)	-
Single Female/Mother	14 (11.4%)	2.07
Non-family	53 (43.1%)	1.17
Total Households	123 (100.0%)	2.61

Household Size by Marriage Status in Blanca

Out of a total of 123 households in Blanca, 70 (56.9%) are family households, while 53 (43.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 23, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 45.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	45 (36.6%)
2-Person Households	23 (18.7%)	8 (6.5%)
3-Person Households	12 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	10 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	6 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	12 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	7 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	70 (56.9%)	53 (43.1%)

Female Fertility in Blanca

Fertility by Age in Blanca

Average fertility rate in Blanca is 354.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 400.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 52.9% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	9 (52.9%)	391.0
35 to 50 years	8 (47.1%)	400.0
Total	17 (100.0%)	354.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Blanca

47.1% of women with births (17) in Blanca are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 66.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 37.5% of them unmarried.

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	3 (33.3%)	6 (66.7%)
35 to 50 years	5 (62.5%)	3 (37.5%)
Total	8 (47.1%)	9 (52.9%)

Fertility by Education in Blanca

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Blanca

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	12 (70.6%)	375.0
Bachelor's Degree	5 (29.4%)	625.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	17 (100.0%)	354.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Blanca

52.9% of women with births in Blanca are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 75.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	3 (25.0%)	9 (75.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	8 (47.1%)	9 (52.9%)

Income in Blanca

Income Overview in Blanca

Per Capita Income in Blanca is $19,180, while median incomes of families and households are $61,667 and $50,125 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	321	$19,180
Median Family Income	70	$61,667
Mean Family Income	70	$67,641
Median Household Income	123	$50,125
Mean Household Income	123	$52,324
Income Deficit	70	$8,933
Wage / Income Gap (%)	321	0.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	321	100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	321	0.40

Earnings by Sex in Blanca

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	97 (65.5%)	$29,306
Female	51 (34.5%)	$0
Total	148 (100.0%)	$24,063

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Blanca

The most common earnings brackets in Blanca are $2,500 to $4,999 for men (16 | 16.5%) and $2,499 or less for women (13 | 25.5%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	2 (2.1%)	13 (25.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999	16 (16.5%)	5 (9.8%)
$5,000 to $7,499	0 (0.0%)	6 (11.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	7 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999	1 (1.0%)	5 (9.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999	2 (2.1%)	10 (19.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999	8 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999	14 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999	6 (6.2%)	2 (3.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999	7 (7.2%)	1 (2.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999	8 (8.3%)	5 (9.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999	10 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999	4 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000+	6 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	97 (100.0%)	51 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Blanca

Average earnings in Blanca are $43,393 for men and $14,250 for women, a difference of 67.2%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $60,208, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $31,875. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $54,250, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $13,000.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	$36,875	$0
College or Associate's Degree	$31,875	$0
Bachelor's Degree	$60,208	$54,250
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$43,393	$14,250

Family Income in Blanca

Family Income Brackets in Blanca

According to the Blanca family income data, there are 22 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 31.4% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	3	4.3%
$10,000 to $14,999	0	0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	3	4.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	6	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	8	11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	22	31.4%
$75,000 to $99,999	13	18.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	15	21.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	0	0.0%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Blanca

3-person families (15 | 21.4%) account for the highest median family income in Blanca with $50,893 per family, while 2-person families (23 | 32.9%) have the highest median income of $18,438 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	23 (32.9%)	$36,875
3-Person Families	15 (21.4%)	$50,893
4-Person Families	7 (10.0%)	$0
5-Person Families	6 (8.6%)	$0
6-Person Families	12 (17.1%)	$0
7+ Person Families	7 (10.0%)	$0
Total	70 (100.0%)	$61,667

Family Income by Number of Earners in Blanca

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	17 (24.3%)	$34,750
1 Earner	6 (8.6%)	$0
2 Earners	29 (41.4%)	$79,464
3+ Earners	18 (25.7%)	$61,111
Total	70 (100.0%)	$61,667

Household Income in Blanca

Household Income Brackets in Blanca

With 30 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Blanca, accounting for 24.4% of all households.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	12	9.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	14	11.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	11	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	15	12.2%
$35,000 to $49,999	9	7.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	30	24.4%
$75,000 to $99,999	13	10.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	19	15.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	0	0.0%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Blanca

The median household income in Blanca is $50,125, with the highest median household income of $78,393 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 29 households (23.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 2 households (1.6%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	2 (1.6%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	29 (23.6%)	$78,393
45 to 64 Years	53 (43.1%)	$50,139
65+ Years	39 (31.7%)	$33,194
Total	123 (100.0%)	$50,125

Poverty in Blanca

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Blanca

With 5.0% poverty level for males and 16.9% for females among the residents of Blanca, 12 to 14 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1 males (100.0%) and 2 females (40.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	1 (3.7%)	1 (4.3%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	2 (40.0%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	2 (15.4%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	3 (17.6%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	6 (24.0%)	15 (39.5%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	4 (12.9%)
Total	8 (5.0%)	27 (16.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Blanca

According to the poverty statistics in Blanca, males aged 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	26 (96.3%)	22 (95.7%)
5 Years	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	11 (100.0%)	13 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	7 (100.0%)	3 (60.0%)
18 to 24 Years	29 (100.0%)	11 (84.6%)
25 to 34 Years	12 (100.0%)	10 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years	13 (100.0%)	14 (82.4%)
45 to 54 Years	9 (100.0%)	10 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years	19 (76.0%)	23 (60.5%)
65 to 74 Years	17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	9 (100.0%)	27 (87.1%)
Total	153 (95.0%)	133 (83.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Blanca

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	22 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	56 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Blanca

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	6 (42.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Blanca

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	6 (42.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Blanca

Employment by Class of Employer in Blanca

Among the 101 employed individuals in Blanca, private company employees (78 | 77.2%), state government employees (11 | 10.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (10 | 9.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	78	77.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	1	1.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	0	0.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations	10	9.9%
Local Government Employees	1	1.0%
State Government Employees	11	10.9%
Federal Government Employees	0	0.0%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	101	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Blanca

According to the labor force statistics for Blanca, out of the total population over 16 years of age (245), 50.2% or 123 individuals are in the labor force, with 15.4% or 19 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 10 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 35.3% or 6 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	23 (82.1%)	7 (30.4%)
20 to 24 Years	17 (65.4%)	2 (11.8%)
25 to 29 Years	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	7 (58.3%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	18 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	17 (89.5%)	6 (35.3%)
55 to 59 Years	13 (65.0%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	12 (27.9%)	4 (33.3%)
65 to 74 Years	6 (35.3%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	123 (50.2%)	19 (15.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Blanca

According to labor force statistics for Blanca, 57.5% of individuals (77) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (134) are in the labor force, with 13.0% or 10 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.5% or 19 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 20.0% or 6 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	30 (63.8%)	9 (20.0%)
High School Diploma	7 (24.1%)	0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree	21 (56.8%)	7 (19.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	19 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	77 (57.5%)	17 (13.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Blanca

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Blanca are Management (12 | 11.5%), Community & Social Service (6 | 5.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (6 | 5.8%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	8 (66.7%)	4 (33.3%)
Business & Financial	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	14 (77.8%)	4 (22.2%)
Total (Overall)	75 (72.1%)	29 (27.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Blanca are Food Preparation & Serving (3 | 2.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (2 | 1.9%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)	75 (72.1%)	29 (27.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Blanca are , and Office & Administration (13 | 12.5%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration	0 (0.0%)	13 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	0 (0.0%)	13 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)	75 (72.1%)	29 (27.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Blanca are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (17 | 16.4%), Construction & Extraction (8 | 7.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3 | 2.9%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	15 (88.2%)	2 (11.8%)
Construction & Extraction	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	26 (92.9%)	2 (7.1%)
Total (Overall)	75 (72.1%)	29 (27.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Blanca are Material Moving (25 | 24.0%), Transportation (10 | 9.6%), and Production (5 | 4.8%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)
Transportation	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	25 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	35 (87.5%)	5 (12.5%)
Total (Overall)	75 (72.1%)	29 (27.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Blanca

Employment Industries in Blanca

The major employment industries in Blanca include Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (27 | 26.0%), Wholesale Trade (19 | 18.3%), Transportation & Warehousing (19 | 18.3%), Educational Services (15 | 14.4%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (10 | 9.6%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Blanca

The Blanca industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (92.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Educational Services (60.0%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	25 (92.6%)	2 (7.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade	17 (89.5%)	2 (10.5%)
Retail Trade	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing	14 (73.7%)	5 (26.3%)
Utilities	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Educational Services	6 (40.0%)	9 (60.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	0 (0.0%)	10 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Public Administration	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	75 (72.1%)	29 (27.9%)

Education in Blanca

School Enrollment in Blanca

The most common levels of schooling among the 76 students in Blanca are high school (28 | 36.8%), nursery / preschool (21 | 27.6%), and middle school (14 | 18.4%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	21	27.6%
Kindergarten	3	4.0%
Elementary School	8	10.5%
Middle School	14	18.4%
High School	28	36.8%
College / Undergraduate	2	2.6%
Graduate / Professional	0	0.0%
Total	76	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Blanca

Out of a total of 76 students who are enrolled in schools in Blanca, 40 (52.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 36 (47.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 16 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	5 (23.8%)	16 (76.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	11 (57.9%)	8 (42.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	16 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	36 (47.4%)	40 (52.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Blanca

Education (7 | 30.4%), visual & performing arts (6 | 26.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (5 | 21.7%), arts & humanities (3 | 13.0%), and social sciences (1 | 4.3%) are the most common fields of study among 23 individuals in Blanca who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	0	0.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	5	21.7%
Physical & Health Sciences	0	0.0%
Psychology	0	0.0%
Social Sciences	1	4.3%
Engineering	0	0.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	0	0.0%
Business	1	4.3%
Education	7	30.4%
Literature & Languages	0	0.0%
Liberal Arts & History	0	0.0%
Visual & Performing Arts	6	26.1%
Communications	0	0.0%
Arts & Humanities	3	13.0%
Total	23	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Blanca

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Blanca

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Blanca are males with 2 vehicles (44, accounting for 58.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (13, making up 169.2%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles	44 (58.7%)	13 (50.0%)
3 Vehicles	19 (25.3%)	8 (30.8%)
4 Vehicles	12 (16.0%)	5 (19.2%)
5 or more Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	75 (100.0%)	26 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Blanca

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Blanca are 5 to 9 minutes (27 commuters, 27.0%), less than 5 minutes (26 commuters, 26.0%), and 10 to 14 minutes (10 commuters, 10.0%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	26	26.0%
5 to 9 Minutes	27	27.0%
10 to 14 Minutes	10	10.0%
15 to 19 Minutes	8	8.0%
20 to 24 Minutes	4	4.0%
25 to 29 Minutes	9	9.0%
30 to 34 Minutes	6	6.0%
35 to 39 Minutes	3	3.0%
40 to 44 Minutes	7	7.0%
45 to 59 Minutes	0	0.0%
60 to 89 Minutes	0	0.0%
90 or more Minutes	0	0.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Blanca

The most common commute times in Blanca are less than 5 minutes (24 commuters, 32.4%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (12 commuters, 46.2%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	24 (32.4%)	2 (7.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes	15 (20.3%)	12 (46.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes	9 (12.2%)	1 (3.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes	6 (8.1%)	2 (7.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes	4 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes	6 (8.1%)	3 (11.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	6 (23.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes	3 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	7 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Blanca

The most frequent times of departure to work in Blanca are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (27, 36.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (7, 26.9%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	6 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	9 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	27 (36.5%)	2 (7.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	8 (10.8%)	1 (3.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	5 (6.8%)	7 (26.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	16 (21.6%)	3 (11.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	7 (26.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	3 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	6 (23.1%)
Total	74 (100.0%)	26 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Blanca

Occupancy by Ownership in Blanca

Of the total 123 dwellings in Blanca, owner-occupied units account for 91 (74.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 32 (26.0%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	91	74.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	32	26.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units	123	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Blanca

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	45	36.6%
2-Person Household	31	25.2%
3-Person Household	12	9.8%
4+ Person Household	35	28.5%
Total Housing Units	123	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Blanca

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	39 (86.7%)	6 (13.3%)
2-Person Household	25 (80.6%)	6 (19.4%)
3-Person Household	5 (41.7%)	7 (58.3%)
4+ Person Household	22 (62.9%)	13 (37.1%)
Total Housing Units	91 (74.0%)	32 (26.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Blanca

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	32 (78.0%)	9 (22.0%)
High School Diploma	23 (74.2%)	8 (25.8%)
College/Associate Degree	28 (75.7%)	9 (24.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	8 (57.1%)	6 (42.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Blanca

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	13	10.6%
35 to 44 Years	18	14.6%
45 to 54 Years	9	7.3%
55 to 64 Years	44	35.8%
65 to 74 Years	5	4.1%
75 to 84 Years	21	17.1%
85 Years and Over	13	10.6%
Total	123	100.0%

Housing Finances in Blanca

Median Income by Occupancy in Blanca

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	91 (74.0%)	$37,292
Renter-Occupied	32 (26.0%)	$51,429
Average	123 (100.0%)	$50,125

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Blanca

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999	10 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999	8 (8.8%)	6 (18.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999	5 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999	2 (2.2%)	4 (12.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999	15 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	9 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	23 (25.3%)	7 (21.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999	6 (6.6%)	7 (21.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999	13 (14.3%)	6 (18.8%)
$150,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	91 (100.0%)	32 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Blanca

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	26 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499	24 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799	24 (26.4%)	5 (15.6%)
$800 to $999	13 (14.3%)	11 (34.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499	4 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	0 (0.0%)	6 (18.8%)
$3,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	91 (100.0%)	32 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Blanca

Housing Structures in Blanca

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	93	75.6%
Single Unit, Attached	1	0.8%
2 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
10 or more Apartments	0	0.0%
Mobile Home / Other	29	23.6%
Total	123	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Blanca

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	67 (72.0%)	26 (28.0%)
Single Unit, Attached	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	23 (79.3%)	6 (20.7%)
Total	91 (74.0%)	32 (26.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Blanca

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	12 (13.2%)	4 (12.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms	49 (53.8%)	9 (28.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms	27 (29.7%)	6 (18.8%)
8 or more Rooms	3 (3.3%)	13 (40.6%)
Total	91 (100.0%)	32 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Blanca

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	0 (0.0%)	6 (18.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	49 (53.8%)	24 (75.0%)
Electricity	4 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	37 (40.7%)	2 (6.2%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	91 (100.0%)	32 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Blanca

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	4 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	29 (31.9%)	6 (18.8%)
2 Vehicles	34 (37.4%)	12 (37.5%)
3 or more Vehicles	24 (26.4%)	14 (43.8%)
Total	91 (100.0%)	32 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Blanca

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Blanca

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	65	26
Median Property Value	$71,300	$115,000
Median Household Income	$59,375	$0
Monthly Housing Costs	$325	$0
Real Estate Taxes	$266	$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Blanca

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	30 (46.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	16 (24.6%)	4 (15.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999	18 (27.7%)	22 (84.6%)
$300,000 to $499,999	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	65 (100.0%)	26 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Blanca

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	1 (1.5%)	1 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $24,999	15 (23.1%)	9 (34.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999	14 (21.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	1 (1.5%)	1 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999	20 (30.8%)	8 (30.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999	5 (7.7%)	3 (11.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999	9 (13.9%)	1 (3.8%)
$150,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	4 (15.4%)
Total	65 (100.0%)	26 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Blanca

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	40 (61.5%)	36,250 (139,423.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x	8 (12.3%)	7 (26.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x	5 (7.7%)	3 (11.5%)
4.0x or more	12 (18.5%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	65 (100.0%)	26 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Blanca

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	56 (86.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	9 (13.9%)	16 (61.5%)
$800 to $1,499	0 (0.0%)	10 (38.5%)
Total	65 (100.0%)	26 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Blanca

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Blanca

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	51 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	53 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years	21 (72.4%)	8 (27.6%)
26 to 34 Years	12 (63.2%)	7 (36.8%)
35 to 44 Years	30 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	7 (36.8%)	12 (63.2%)
55 to 64 Years	44 (69.8%)	19 (30.2%)
65 to 74 Years	17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	40 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	275 (85.7%)	46 (14.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Blanca

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	51 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	53 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	21 (72.4%)	8 (27.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Blanca

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	46 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999	31 (88.6%)	4 (11.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999	79 (79.8%)	20 (20.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999	39 (84.8%)	7 (15.2%)
$100,000 and over	80 (84.2%)	15 (15.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Blanca

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	17 (33.3%)	34 (66.7%)
6 to 18 Years	42 (79.2%)	11 (20.7%)
19 to 25 Years	8 (27.6%)	13 (44.8%)
25 to 34 Years	12 (63.2%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	12 (40.0%)	21 (70.0%)
45 to 54 Years	4 (21.0%)	3 (15.8%)
55 to 64 Years	31 (49.2%)	19 (30.2%)
65 to 74 Years	13 (76.5%)	9 (52.9%)
75 Years and over	40 (100.0%)	13 (32.5%)
Total	179 (55.8%)	123 (38.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Blanca

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	13 (27.7%)	22 (33.9%)
65 to 74 Years	5 (29.4%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	7 (77.8%)	15 (48.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Blanca

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Blanca: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	7 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	3 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	7 (77.8%)	7 (22.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Blanca: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	6 (12.8%)	9 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	3 (33.3%)	5 (16.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Blanca: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	2 (4.3%)	11 (16.9%)
65 to 74 Years	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	4 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Blanca: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	5 (10.6%)	4 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	3 (33.3%)	13 (41.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Blanca: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.5%)

Technology Access in Blanca

Computing Device Access in Blanca

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	78	63.4%
Smartphone	108	87.8%
Tablet	39	31.7%
No Computing Device	7	5.7%
Total	123	100.0%

Internet Access in Blanca

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	44	35.8%
Cellular Data Only	35	28.5%
Satellite Internet	18	14.6%
No Internet	15	12.2%
Total	123	100.0%

Blanca Summary

Blanca is a small town located in Costilla County, Colorado. It is situated in the San Luis Valley, which is the largest alpine valley in the world. The town is located at an elevation of 7,945 feet and has a population of 1,636 people as of the 2010 census.

History

The area around Blanca was first inhabited by the Ute Indians, who were the original inhabitants of the San Luis Valley. The first settlers in the area were Hispanic settlers from New Mexico, who arrived in the late 1800s. The town was originally known as San Luis de la Blanca, and was later shortened to Blanca. The town was officially incorporated in 1902.

Geography

Blanca is located in the San Luis Valley, which is the largest alpine valley in the world. The valley is surrounded by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east and the San Juan Mountains to the west. The valley is known for its high desert climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The town is located at an elevation of 7,945 feet.

Economy

The economy of Blanca is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms and ranches, which produce a variety of crops, including potatoes, alfalfa, and hay. The town is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Great Sand Dunes National Park and the Blanca Wetlands.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Blanca had a population of 1,636 people. The racial makeup of the town was 75.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 20.2% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 81.2% of the population.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $30,000. The per capita income for the town was $13,000. About 24.3% of families and 28.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.2% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Blanca is a small town located in Costilla County, Colorado. It is situated in the San Luis Valley, which is the largest alpine valley in the world. The town is known for its high desert climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The economy of Blanca is largely based on agriculture and tourism. As of the 2010 census, Blanca had a population of 1,636 people, with a median income of $25,000 for a household and $30,000 for a family. The town is home to several tourist attractions, including the Great Sand Dunes National Park and the Blanca Wetlands.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Blanca?

Total Population of Blanca is 321.

What is the Total Male Population of Blanca?

Total Male Population of Blanca is 161.

What is the Total Female Population of Blanca?

Total Female Population of Blanca is 160.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Blanca?

There are 100.62 Males per 100 Females in Blanca.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Blanca?

There are 99.38 Females per 100 Males in Blanca.

What is the Median Population Age in Blanca?

Median Population Age in Blanca is 36.5 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Blanca

Average Family Size in Blanca is 3.7 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Blanca

Average Household Size in Blanca is 2.6 People.

What is Per Capita Income in Blanca?

Per Capita income in Blanca is $19,180.

What is the Median Family Income in Blanca?

Median Family Income in Blanca is $61,667.

What is the Median Household income in Blanca?

Median Household Income in Blanca is $50,125.

What is Family Income Deficit in Blanca?

Family Income Deficit in Blanca is $8,933.

Families that are below poverty line in Blanca earn $8,933 less on average than the poverty threshold level.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Blanca?

Inequality or Gini Index in Blanca is 0.40.

How Large is the Labor Force in Blanca?

There are 123 People in the Labor Forcein in Blanca.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Blanca?

50.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Blanca.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Blanca?

Unemployment Rate in Blanca is 15.4%.