Penrose, CO

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Penrose Overview

3,900
TOTAL POPULATION
1,910
MALE POPULATION
1,990
FEMALE POPULATION
95.98
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.19
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$48,683
PER CAPITA INCOME
$84,740
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$77,286
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.54
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,633
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Penrose Zip Codes

Penrose Area Codes

Race in Penrose

The most populous races in Penrose are White / Caucasian (3,683 | 94.4%), Hispanic or Latino (426 | 10.9%), and Two or more Races (204 | 5.2%).
Race in Penrose
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific80.2%
Hispanic or Latino42610.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian3,68394.4%
Two or more Races2045.2%
Some other Race50.1%
Total3,900100.0%

Ancestry in Penrose

The most populous ancestries reported in Penrose are English (830 | 21.3%), German (570 | 14.6%), Irish (391 | 10.0%), Dutch (340 | 8.7%), and Norwegian (272 | 7.0%), together accounting for 61.6% of all Penrose residents.
Ancestry in Penrose
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1333.4%
Austrian90.2%
British100.3%
Cherokee70.2%
Colombian521.3%
Cuban601.5%
Danish190.5%
Dutch3408.7%
English83021.3%
European200.5%
French1223.1%
German57014.6%
Greek80.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro80.2%
Irish39110.0%
Italian922.4%
Mexican2045.2%
Northern European120.3%
Norwegian2727.0%
Polish922.4%
Portuguese190.5%
Russian250.6%
Scotch-Irish852.2%
Scottish852.2%
South American521.3%
Spaniard942.4%
Spanish160.4%
Swedish320.8%
Welsh661.7%
Yugoslavian180.5%
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Immigrants in Penrose

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Penrose came from Caribbean (60 | 1.5%), Cuba (60 | 1.5%), Latin America (60 | 1.5%), Europe (10 | 0.3%), and Germany (10 | 0.3%), together accounting for 5.1% of all Penrose residents.
Immigrants in Penrose
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Caribbean601.5%
Cuba601.5%
Europe100.3%
Germany100.3%
Latin America601.5%
Western Europe100.3%
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Sex and Age in Penrose

Sex and Age in Penrose

The most populous age groups in Penrose are 50 to 54 Years (231 | 12.1%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (280 | 14.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Penrose
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years109 (5.7%)108 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years156 (8.2%)280 (14.1%)
10 to 14 Years202 (10.6%)82 (4.1%)
15 to 19 Years19 (1.0%)68 (3.4%)
20 to 24 Years73 (3.8%)121 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Years88 (4.6%)55 (2.8%)
30 to 34 Years131 (6.9%)140 (7.0%)
35 to 39 Years118 (6.2%)170 (8.5%)
40 to 44 Years170 (8.9%)99 (5.0%)
45 to 49 Years11 (0.6%)106 (5.3%)
50 to 54 Years231 (12.1%)138 (6.9%)
55 to 59 Years96 (5.0%)111 (5.6%)
60 to 64 Years146 (7.6%)181 (9.1%)
65 to 69 Years109 (5.7%)90 (4.5%)
70 to 74 Years89 (4.7%)105 (5.3%)
75 to 79 Years90 (4.7%)75 (3.8%)
80 to 84 Years62 (3.3%)41 (2.1%)
85 Years and over10 (0.5%)20 (1.0%)
Total1,910 (100.0%)1,990 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Penrose

Median Family Size in Penrose

The median family size in Penrose is 3.11 persons per family, with married-couple families (890 | 82.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.16 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (14 | 1.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.57 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Penrose
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple890 (82.2%)3.16
Single Male/Father14 (1.3%)2.57
Single Female/Mother179 (16.5%)2.89
Total Families1,083 (100.0%)3.11

Median Household Size in Penrose

The median household size in Penrose is 2.71 persons per household, with married-couple households (890 | 62.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.26 persons per household. non-family households (353 | 24.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Penrose
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple890 (62.0%)3.26
Single Male/Father14 (1.0%)2.57
Single Female/Mother179 (12.5%)2.96
Non-family353 (24.6%)1.19
Total Households1,436 (100.0%)2.71

Household Size by Marriage Status in Penrose

Out of a total of 1,436 households in Penrose, 1,083 (75.4%) are family households, while 353 (24.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 418, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 277.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Penrose
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-277 (19.3%)
2-Person Households418 (29.1%)76 (5.3%)
3-Person Households252 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households180 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households155 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households78 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,083 (75.4%)353 (24.6%)

Female Fertility in Penrose

Fertility by Age in Penrose

Average fertility rate in Penrose is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 127.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Penrose
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years40 (100.0%)127.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total40 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Penrose

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Penrose
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Penrose

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Penrose
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree14 (35.0%)80.0
Bachelor's Degree26 (65.0%)202.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total40 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Penrose

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Penrose
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Penrose

Income Overview in Penrose

Per Capita Income in Penrose is $48,683, while median incomes of families and households are $84,740 and $77,286 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,900$48,683
Median Family Income1,083$84,740
Mean Family Income1,083$135,078
Median Household Income1,436$77,286
Mean Household Income1,436$119,940
Income Deficit1,083$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,90027.20%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,90072.80¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,9000.54

Earnings by Sex in Penrose

Average Earnings in Penrose are $49,888, $63,125 for men and $45,956 for women, a difference of 27.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Penrose
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male936 (54.9%)$63,125
Female770 (45.1%)$45,956
Total1,706 (100.0%)$49,888

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Penrose

The most common earnings brackets in Penrose are $100,000+ for men (241 | 25.8%) and $2,499 or less for women (145 | 18.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Penrose
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less26 (2.8%)145 (18.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9993 (0.3%)27 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)8 (1.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99940 (4.3%)32 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49953 (5.7%)9 (1.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)10 (1.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49910 (1.1%)8 (1.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)10 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)16 (2.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99911 (1.2%)12 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99932 (3.4%)17 (2.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99931 (3.3%)37 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99972 (7.7%)41 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99943 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99928 (3.0%)137 (17.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99919 (2.0%)9 (1.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999139 (14.8%)58 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99940 (4.3%)20 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999148 (15.8%)127 (16.5%)
$100,000+241 (25.8%)47 (6.1%)
Total936 (100.0%)770 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Penrose

Average earnings in Penrose are $62,019 for men and $47,500 for women, a difference of 23.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $110,341, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $57,956. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $79,531, while those with graduate degree education have the smallest earnings of $36,758.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Penrose
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$57,956$48,209
Bachelor's Degree$110,341$79,531
Graduate Degree--
Total$62,019$47,500

Family Income in Penrose

Family Income Brackets in Penrose

According to the Penrose family income data, there are 249 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.0% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 22 families (2.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Penrose
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000222.0%
$10,000 to $14,999434.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991019.3%
$25,000 to $34,999454.2%
$35,000 to $49,999948.7%
$50,000 to $74,99917015.7%
$75,000 to $99,99915514.3%
$100,000 to $149,99924923.0%
$150,000 to $199,99911911.0%
$200,000+847.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Penrose

3-person families (263 | 24.3%) account for the highest median family income in Penrose with $135,729 per family, while 3-person families (263 | 24.3%) have the highest median income of $45,243 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Penrose
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families418 (38.6%)$72,237
3-Person Families263 (24.3%)$135,729
4-Person Families229 (21.1%)$64,872
5-Person Families95 (8.8%)$0
6-Person Families25 (2.3%)$0
7+ Person Families53 (4.9%)$0
Total1,083 (100.0%)$84,740

Family Income by Number of Earners in Penrose

Family Income by Number of Earners in Penrose
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners222 (20.5%)$33,889
1 Earner333 (30.7%)$56,414
2 Earners507 (46.8%)$114,408
3+ Earners21 (1.9%)$0
Total1,083 (100.0%)$84,740

Household Income in Penrose

Household Income Brackets in Penrose

With 307 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Penrose, accounting for 21.4% of all households. In contrast, only 27 households (1.9%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Penrose
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000271.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991057.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991349.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991087.5%
$35,000 to $49,9991299.0%
$50,000 to $74,99918212.7%
$75,000 to $99,99919013.2%
$100,000 to $149,99930721.4%
$150,000 to $199,99916811.7%
$200,000+855.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Penrose

The median household income in Penrose is $77,286, with the highest median household income of $102,125 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 471 households (32.8%) 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 99 households (6.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Penrose
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years99 (6.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years413 (28.8%)$83,194
45 to 64 Years471 (32.8%)$102,125
65+ Years453 (31.6%)$48,750
Total1,436 (100.0%)$77,286

Poverty in Penrose

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Penrose

With 7.6% poverty level for males and 14.2% for females among the residents of Penrose, under 5 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 38 males (37.2%) and 53 females (39.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Penrose
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years38 (37.2%)24 (22.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)54 (20.8%)
12 to 14 Years9 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years43 (19.6%)71 (36.4%)
35 to 44 Years8 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)16 (6.6%)
55 to 64 Years29 (12.0%)38 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years11 (5.6%)26 (13.3%)
75 Years and over6 (3.7%)53 (39.0%)
Total144 (7.6%)282 (14.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Penrose

According to the poverty statistics in Penrose, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Penrose
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years64 (62.7%)84 (77.8%)
5 Years17 (100.0%)68 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years220 (100.0%)205 (79.1%)
12 to 14 Years112 (92.6%)35 (100.0%)
15 Years19 (100.0%)48 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years73 (100.0%)121 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years176 (80.4%)124 (63.6%)
35 to 44 Years280 (97.2%)269 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years242 (100.0%)228 (93.4%)
55 to 64 Years213 (88.0%)254 (87.0%)
65 to 74 Years187 (94.4%)169 (86.7%)
75 Years and over156 (96.3%)83 (61.0%)
Total1,759 (92.4%)1,708 (85.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Penrose

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Penrose show that 6.1% or 54 of the total 890 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 81.1%, comprising of 43 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Penrose
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children396 (97.3%)11 (2.7%)
1 or 2 Children387 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children10 (18.9%)43 (81.1%)
5 or more Children43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total836 (93.9%)54 (6.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Penrose

According to the poverty data in Penrose, 57.1% or 8 single-father households and 21.2% or 38 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 households (62.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Penrose
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)11 (11.8%)
1 or 2 Children8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)27 (62.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (57.1%)38 (21.2%)

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

The poverty data for Penrose shows that 54 of the married-couple family households (6.1%) and 46 of the single-parent households (23.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 households (81.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 household (62.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Penrose
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children11 (2.7%)11 (11.1%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)8 (15.7%)
3 or 4 Children43 (81.1%)27 (62.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total54 (6.1%)46 (23.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Penrose

Employment by Class of Employer in Penrose

Among the 1,498 employed individuals in Penrose, private company employees (822 | 54.9%), local government employees (174 | 11.6%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (148 | 9.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Penrose
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees82254.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1157.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1489.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations382.5%
Local Government Employees17411.6%
State Government Employees855.7%
Federal Government Employees1046.9%
Unpaid Family Workers120.8%
Total1,498100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Penrose

According to the labor force statistics for Penrose, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,896), 56.4% or 1,633 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.5% or 139 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 16 to 19 years, with 100.0% or 20 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 30.8% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Penrose
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years95 (49.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years127 (88.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years233 (86.0%)45 (19.3%)
35 to 44 Years354 (63.6%)22 (6.3%)
45 to 54 Years409 (84.2%)54 (13.2%)
55 to 59 Years148 (71.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years188 (57.5%)9 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years34 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over26 (8.7%)8 (30.8%)
Total1,633 (56.4%)139 (8.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Penrose

According to labor force statistics for Penrose, 73.3% of individuals (1,459) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,991) are in the labor force, with 9.0% or 131 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 82.3% or 554 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.3% or 79 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Penrose
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School50 (82.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma241 (49.0%)59 (12.0%)
College / Associate Degree554 (82.3%)96 (14.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher614 (80.3%)27 (3.5%)
Total1,459 (73.3%)179 (9.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Penrose

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Penrose are Health Diagnosing & Treating (159 | 10.9%), Health Technologists (150 | 10.3%), Community & Social Service (118 | 8.1%), Management (108 | 7.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (98 | 6.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Penrose

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Penrose, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Management (69.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Penrose
OccupationMaleFemale
Management75 (69.4%)33 (30.6%)
Business & Financial9 (11.3%)71 (88.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science9 (32.1%)19 (67.9%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 11 (9.3%)107 (90.7%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)98 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating54 (34.0%)105 (66.0%)
Health Technologists54 (36.0%)96 (64.0%)
Total (Category)158 (32.1%)335 (67.9%)
Total (Overall)810 (55.5%)650 (44.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Penrose are Security & Protection (117 | 8.0%), Law Enforcement (105 | 7.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (59 | 4.0%), Personal Care & Service (55 | 3.8%), and Healthcare Support (51 | 3.5%).
Services Occupations in Penrose

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Penrose, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (81.2%), and Law Enforcement (79.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (81.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Penrose
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
Security & Protection95 (81.2%)22 (18.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement83 (79.0%)22 (20.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving13 (22.0%)46 (78.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service10 (18.2%)45 (81.8%)
Total (Category)118 (41.3%)168 (58.7%)
Total (Overall)810 (55.5%)650 (44.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Penrose are Sales & Related (148 | 10.1%), and Office & Administration (124 | 8.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Penrose

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Penrose
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related111 (75.0%)37 (25.0%)
Office & Administration29 (23.4%)95 (76.6%)
Total (Category)140 (51.5%)132 (48.5%)
Total (Overall)810 (55.5%)650 (44.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Penrose are Construction & Extraction (139 | 9.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (59 | 4.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (11 | 0.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Penrose

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Penrose
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction139 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)209 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)810 (55.5%)650 (44.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Penrose are Transportation (142 | 9.7%), Production (48 | 3.3%), and Material Moving (10 | 0.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Penrose

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Penrose
OccupationMaleFemale
Production43 (89.6%)5 (10.4%)
Transportation132 (93.0%)10 (7.0%)
Material Moving10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)185 (92.5%)15 (7.5%)
Total (Overall)810 (55.5%)650 (44.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Penrose

Employment Industries in Penrose

The major employment industries in Penrose include Transportation & Warehousing (239 | 16.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (218 | 14.9%), Public Administration (177 | 12.1%), Construction (137 | 9.4%), and Retail Trade (119 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Penrose

Employment Industries by Sex in Penrose

The Penrose industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Penrose
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting11 (50.0%)11 (50.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction137 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing52 (77.6%)15 (22.4%)
Wholesale Trade6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade104 (87.4%)15 (12.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing142 (59.4%)97 (40.6%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific33 (53.2%)29 (46.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support9 (50.0%)9 (50.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)116 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance43 (19.7%)175 (80.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services42 (46.7%)48 (53.3%)
Public Administration107 (60.5%)70 (39.6%)
Total810 (55.5%)650 (44.5%)

Education in Penrose

School Enrollment in Penrose

The most common levels of schooling among the 964 students in Penrose are elementary school (307 | 31.9%), middle school (270 | 28.0%), and kindergarten (114 | 11.8%).
School Enrollment in Penrose
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool323.3%
Kindergarten11411.8%
Elementary School30731.9%
Middle School27028.0%
High School919.4%
College / Undergraduate555.7%
Graduate / Professional959.9%
Total964100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Penrose

Out of a total of 964 students who are enrolled in schools in Penrose, 337 (35.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 627 (65.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 22 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 15 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Penrose
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old275 (64.2%)153 (35.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds202 (71.1%)82 (28.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds39 (44.8%)48 (55.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds9 (22.0%)32 (78.0%)
35 Years and over87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total627 (65.0%)337 (35.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Penrose

Business (256 | 26.0%), social sciences (157 | 15.9%), psychology (98 | 10.0%), education (95 | 9.6%), and science & technology (79 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 985 individuals in Penrose who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Penrose
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics383.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural454.6%
Physical & Health Sciences434.4%
Psychology9810.0%
Social Sciences15715.9%
Engineering181.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology798.0%
Business25626.0%
Education959.6%
Literature & Languages707.1%
Liberal Arts & History90.9%
Visual & Performing Arts202.0%
Communications101.0%
Arts & Humanities474.8%
Total985100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Penrose

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Penrose

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Penrose are males with 3 vehicles (405, accounting for 47.8%) and females with 3 vehicles (278, making up 62.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Penrose
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle47 (5.5%)99 (15.2%)
2 Vehicles187 (22.1%)89 (13.7%)
3 Vehicles405 (47.8%)278 (42.8%)
4 Vehicles76 (9.0%)85 (13.1%)
5 or more Vehicles133 (15.7%)99 (15.2%)
Total848 (100.0%)650 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Penrose

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Penrose are 20 to 24 minutes (286 commuters, 21.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (220 commuters, 16.7%), and 40 to 44 minutes (142 commuters, 10.8%).
Commute Time in Penrose
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes272.1%
5 to 9 Minutes987.4%
10 to 14 Minutes634.8%
15 to 19 Minutes22016.7%
20 to 24 Minutes28621.7%
25 to 29 Minutes483.6%
30 to 34 Minutes876.6%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes14210.8%
45 to 59 Minutes13910.5%
60 to 89 Minutes1088.2%
90 or more Minutes1017.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Penrose

The most common commute times in Penrose are 15 to 19 minutes (161 commuters, 21.5%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (174 commuters, 30.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Penrose
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes9 (1.2%)18 (3.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes62 (8.3%)36 (6.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes51 (6.8%)12 (2.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes161 (21.5%)59 (10.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes112 (15.0%)174 (30.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)48 (8.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes66 (8.8%)21 (3.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes68 (9.1%)74 (13.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes104 (13.9%)35 (6.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes60 (8.0%)48 (8.4%)
90 or more Minutes55 (7.3%)46 (8.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Penrose

The most frequent times of departure to work in Penrose are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (136, 18.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (138, 24.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Penrose
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM92 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM43 (5.8%)52 (9.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM22 (2.9%)49 (8.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM136 (18.2%)97 (17.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM49 (6.6%)42 (7.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM56 (7.5%)138 (24.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM135 (18.0%)24 (4.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM33 (4.4%)40 (7.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM26 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)40 (7.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM11 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)16 (2.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM57 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM88 (11.8%)73 (12.8%)
Total748 (100.0%)571 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Penrose

Occupancy by Ownership in Penrose

Of the total 1,436 dwellings in Penrose, owner-occupied units account for 1,198 (83.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 238 (16.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Penrose
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,19883.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units23816.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,436100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Penrose

Occupancy by Household Size in Penrose
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household27719.3%
2-Person Household49434.4%
3-Person Household25217.5%
4+ Person Household41328.8%
Total Housing Units1,436100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Penrose

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Penrose
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household226 (81.6%)51 (18.4%)
2-Person Household386 (78.1%)108 (21.9%)
3-Person Household252 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household334 (80.9%)79 (19.1%)
Total Housing Units1,198 (83.4%)238 (16.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Penrose

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Penrose
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School12 (16.9%)59 (83.1%)
High School Diploma338 (84.3%)63 (15.7%)
College/Associate Degree476 (87.2%)70 (12.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher372 (89.0%)46 (11.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Penrose

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Penrose
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years31421.9%
35 to 44 Years19813.8%
45 to 54 Years18713.0%
55 to 64 Years28419.8%
65 to 74 Years24717.2%
75 to 84 Years17912.5%
85 Years and Over271.9%
Total1,436100.0%

Housing Finances in Penrose

Median Income by Occupancy in Penrose

Median Income by Occupancy in Penrose
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,198 (83.4%)$86,926
Renter-Occupied238 (16.6%)$32,714
Average1,436 (100.0%)$77,286

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Penrose

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Penrose
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00022 (1.8%)5 (2.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99992 (7.7%)13 (5.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99927 (2.2%)41 (17.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99919 (1.6%)47 (19.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99963 (5.3%)45 (18.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99980 (6.7%)49 (20.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999183 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999151 (12.6%)38 (16.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999308 (25.7%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more253 (21.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,198 (100.0%)238 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Penrose

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Penrose
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30092 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499170 (14.2%)7 (2.9%)
$500 to $799144 (12.0%)16 (6.7%)
$800 to $999110 (9.2%)37 (15.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499187 (15.6%)77 (32.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999230 (19.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499171 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99976 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more18 (1.5%)65 (27.3%)
Total1,198 (100.0%)238 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Penrose

Housing Structures in Penrose

Housing Structures in Penrose
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,14679.8%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments70.5%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other28319.7%
Total1,436100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Penrose

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Penrose
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached981 (85.6%)165 (14.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other217 (76.7%)66 (23.3%)
Total1,198 (83.4%)238 (16.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Penrose

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Penrose
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms18 (1.5%)21 (8.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms245 (20.4%)138 (58.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms475 (39.7%)71 (29.8%)
8 or more Rooms460 (38.4%)8 (3.4%)
Total1,198 (100.0%)238 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Penrose

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Penrose
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas712 (59.4%)114 (47.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas253 (21.1%)117 (49.2%)
Electricity102 (8.5%)7 (2.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels95 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used36 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,198 (100.0%)238 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Penrose

Household Vehicle Usage in Penrose
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle7 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle188 (15.7%)117 (49.2%)
2 Vehicles291 (24.3%)121 (50.8%)
3 or more Vehicles712 (59.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,198 (100.0%)238 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Penrose

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Penrose

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units432766
Median Property Value$253,800$316,400
Median Household Income$83,500$225
Monthly Housing Costs$454$18
Real Estate Taxes$987$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Penrose

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Penrose
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00044 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99962 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999196 (45.4%)358 (46.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99990 (20.8%)355 (46.3%)
$500,000 to $749,99933 (7.6%)42 (5.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more7 (1.6%)11 (1.4%)
Total432 (100.0%)766 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Penrose

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Penrose
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00022 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99941 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99948 (11.1%)97 (12.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99917 (3.9%)15 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99975 (17.4%)63 (8.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99992 (21.3%)108 (14.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999109 (25.2%)59 (7.7%)
$150,000 or more28 (6.5%)199 (26.0%)
Total432 (100.0%)766 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Penrose

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Penrose
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x109 (25.2%)107,750 (14,066.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x179 (41.4%)128 (16.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x35 (8.1%)208 (27.2%)
4.0x or more109 (25.2%)114 (14.9%)
Total432 (100.0%)766 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Penrose

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Penrose
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800188 (43.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499171 (39.6%)248 (32.4%)
$800 to $1,49973 (16.9%)326 (42.6%)
Total432 (100.0%)766 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Penrose

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Penrose

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Penrose
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years302 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years712 (98.6%)10 (1.4%)
19 to 25 Years186 (89.4%)22 (10.6%)
26 to 34 Years330 (82.5%)70 (17.5%)
35 to 44 Years519 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years411 (84.6%)75 (15.4%)
55 to 64 Years496 (92.9%)38 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years383 (97.5%)10 (2.5%)
75 Years and older298 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,637 (94.2%)225 (5.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Penrose

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Penrose
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born302 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen712 (98.6%)10 (1.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen186 (89.4%)22 (10.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Penrose

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Penrose
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000486 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999452 (94.8%)25 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999506 (95.7%)23 (4.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999444 (96.5%)16 (3.5%)
$100,000 and over1,736 (91.5%)161 (8.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Penrose

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Penrose
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6150 (49.7%)152 (50.3%)
6 to 18 Years118 (16.3%)628 (87.0%)
19 to 25 Years108 (51.9%)137 (65.9%)
25 to 34 Years173 (43.2%)157 (39.3%)
35 to 44 Years123 (23.7%)432 (83.2%)
45 to 54 Years127 (26.1%)353 (72.6%)
55 to 64 Years144 (27.0%)373 (69.9%)
65 to 74 Years383 (97.5%)187 (47.6%)
75 Years and over298 (100.0%)215 (72.2%)
Total1,624 (42.0%)2,634 (68.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Penrose

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Penrose
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years19 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years22 (7.5%)50 (15.8%)
35 to 64 Years143 (19.5%)101 (12.6%)
65 to 74 Years59 (29.8%)23 (11.8%)
75 Years and over79 (48.8%)45 (33.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Penrose

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Penrose: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)47 (14.9%)
35 to 64 Years54 (7.4%)20 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years37 (18.7%)11 (5.6%)
75 Years and over76 (46.9%)15 (11.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Penrose: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years19 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (0.7%)47 (14.9%)
35 to 64 Years6 (0.8%)11 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)8 (4.1%)
75 Years and over27 (16.7%)8 (5.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Penrose: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years19 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years20 (6.9%)50 (15.8%)
35 to 64 Years31 (4.2%)20 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (6.8%)18 (13.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Penrose: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years19 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years54 (7.4%)63 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years33 (16.7%)4 (2.1%)
75 Years and over20 (12.3%)45 (33.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Penrose: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years19 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (0.7%)17 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (2.1%)
75 Years and over11 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Penrose

Computing Device Access in Penrose

Computing Device Access in Penrose
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,27288.6%
Smartphone1,27989.1%
Tablet83257.9%
No Computing Device594.1%
Total1,436100.0%

Internet Access in Penrose

Internet Access in Penrose
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet382.6%
Broadband Home99169.0%
Cellular Data Only936.5%
Satellite Internet14910.4%
No Internet19713.7%
Total1,436100.0%

Penrose Summary

Introduction

Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the small town of Penrose, Colorado is a picturesque mountain community with a rich history and a bright future. With a population of just over 1,000 people, Penrose is a small but vibrant community that is home to a variety of businesses, organizations, and attractions. From its beginnings as a mining town to its current status as a popular tourist destination, Penrose has a unique history and culture that make it a great place to live and visit.

History

Penrose, Colorado was founded in 1881 by a group of miners who were looking for gold and silver in the area. The town was named after the Penrose family, who owned the land where the town was built. The town quickly grew and by the early 1900s, it had become a bustling mining town with a population of over 1,000 people.
The town was home to several mines, including the Penrose Mine, which was the largest and most successful of the mines in the area. The mine produced gold, silver, and other minerals, and it was the main source of income for the town.
In the early 1900s, the town began to decline as the mines closed and the population decreased. However, in the late 1970s, the town began to experience a resurgence as it became a popular tourist destination. Today, Penrose is a thriving mountain community with a variety of businesses, organizations, and attractions.

Geography

Penrose is located in Fremont County, Colorado, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The town is situated at an elevation of 7,000 feet, and it is surrounded by mountains and forests. The town is located near the Arkansas River, which provides a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, rafting, and kayaking.
The town is also close to several ski resorts, including Monarch Mountain and Ski Cooper. The town is also home to several parks, including Penrose Park, which is a popular spot for camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities.

Economy

The economy of Penrose is largely based on tourism. The town is home to several businesses, including restaurants, hotels, and shops. The town is also home to several attractions, including the Penrose Mine, which is a popular tourist destination.
The town is also home to several organizations, including the Penrose Historical Society, which is dedicated to preserving the town’s history and culture. The town is also home to several events, including the Penrose Days Festival, which is held every summer.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Penrose was 1,039. The town is predominantly white, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white. The town is also home to a small Hispanic population, with 8.3% of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The median household income in Penrose is $41,250, and the median home value is $179,000.

Conclusion

Penrose, Colorado is a small but vibrant mountain community with a rich history and a bright future. From its beginnings as a mining town to its current status as a popular tourist destination, Penrose has a unique history and culture that make it a great place to live and visit. With its beautiful scenery, variety of businesses and attractions, and friendly people, Penrose is a great place to call home.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Penrose?
Total Population of Penrose is 3,900.
What is the Total Male Population of Penrose?
Total Male Population of Penrose is 1,910.
What is the Total Female Population of Penrose?
Total Female Population of Penrose is 1,990.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Penrose?
There are 95.98 Males per 100 Females in Penrose.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Penrose?
There are 104.19 Females per 100 Males in Penrose.
What is the Median Population Age in Penrose?
Median Population Age in Penrose is 41.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Penrose
Average Family Size in Penrose is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Penrose
Average Household Size in Penrose is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Penrose?
Per Capita income in Penrose is $48,683.
What is the Median Family Income in Penrose?
Median Family Income in Penrose is $84,740.
What is the Median Household income in Penrose?
Median Household Income in Penrose is $77,286.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Penrose?
Income or Wage Gap in Penrose is 27.2%.
Women in Penrose earn 72.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Penrose?
Inequality or Gini Index in Penrose is 0.54.
How Large is the Labor Force in Penrose?
There are 1,633 People in the Labor Forcein in Penrose.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Penrose?
56.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Penrose.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Penrose?
Unemployment Rate in Penrose is 8.5%.