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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Kremmling, Colorado, exhibits characteristics of a "Low Diversity" community. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 63% of the total, representing a significant majority. The Hispanic population, at 28%, forms the second-largest demographic group, indicating a trend towards a more diverse community composition.
Over the past decade, Kremmling has been transitioning from a "Low Diversity" community towards a "Moderate Diversity" classification. In 2013, the white population comprised 75% of the total, meeting the threshold for "Low Diversity." By 2022, this percentage had decreased to 63%, while the Hispanic population increased from 18% to 28%.
The community is showing signs of becoming a "Transitional Community," with a consistent increase in the Hispanic population and the emergence of a significant "Two or More Races" category (9% in 2022). This trend suggests a gradual shift towards greater diversity.
The median income in Kremmling has fluctuated over the past decade, with a drop from $53,239 in 2015 to $35,582 in 2017. It has since recovered, reaching $51,963 in 2022. This economic volatility coincides with the demographic shifts, potentially indicating a relationship between changing population dynamics and economic conditions.
The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between about 1,900 and 2,250 residents over the decade. This stability in overall population, combined with changing demographics, suggests that the shifts are likely due to both internal changes and external factors.
The trends observed in Kremmling align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in rural and small-town America. The growth in the Hispanic population and the increase in individuals identifying as two or more races reflect similar trends seen across many parts of the United States.
Based on the observed trends, Kremmling is likely to continue its transition towards greater diversity. If current patterns persist, within the next 5-10 years, the community may fully transition from "Low Diversity" to "Moderate Diversity." The Hispanic population may continue to grow, potentially approaching or exceeding 30% of the total population.
Economically, if the recovery in median income continues, it could stabilize or increase further, potentially correlating with increased diversity bringing new skills and economic opportunities to the area.
Kremmling appears to be on a trajectory from a predominantly white, low-diversity community towards a more diverse, multicultural small town. This transition is likely to have significant implications for local culture, economy, and community dynamics in the coming years.