Meeker, CO Profile
Meeker, CO, population 2,469, is located
in Colorado's Rio Blanco county,
about 150.8 miles from Arvada and 152.1 miles from Lakewood.
Through the 90's Meeker's population has grown by about 7%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Meeker has declined by about 1%. Since 2005 Meeker's population has grown by about 14%.
Meeker's property crime levels tend to be lower than
Colorado's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Meeker 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 | 96% |
| African American | 0% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 8.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 2,242 | N/A |
| 2001 | 2,173 | -3.08% |
| 2002 | 2,201 | 1.29% |
| 2003 | 2,182 | -0.86% |
| 2004 | 2,206 | 1.10% |
| 2005 | 2,166 | -1.81% |
| 2006 | 2,241 | 3.46% |
| 2007 | 2,306 | 2.90% |
| 2008 | 2,374 | 2.95% |
| 2009 | 2,469 | 4.00% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $34,479 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 521 |
| 2002 | 894 |
| 2003 | 616 |
| 2004 | 671 |
| 2005 | 1,045 |
| 2006 | N/A |
| 2007 | 520 |
| 2008 | 686 |
| 2009 | 1,040 |
| 2010 | 570 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2004 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2005 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 2006 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2007 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2008 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2009 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2010 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 3,300 |
| 2002 | 2,937 |
| 2003 | 2,026 |
| 2004 | 2,729 |
| 2005 | 2,612 |
| 2006 | N/A |
| 2007 | 1,732 |
| 2008 | 3,858 |
| 2009 | 1,372 |
| 2010 | 1,302 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
15 |
61 |
0 |
| 2002 |
14 |
51 |
4 |
| 2003 |
6 |
39 |
1 |
| 2004 |
4 |
56 |
1 |
| 2005 |
2 |
55 |
3 |
| 2006 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2007 |
6 |
29 |
5 |
| 2008 |
18 |
68 |
4 |
| 2009 |
10 |
23 |
0 |
| 2010 |
6 |
25 |
1 |
Location
| Elevation | 6,239 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 3 Square Miles |
