Town · Colorado
Limon, Colorado
Limon, town, in Lincoln County, Colorado. Limon had 2,021 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,043 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,678 (±218). GEOID 0844980.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,021
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,043 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,678 ±218
Median household income
$65,776
±$19,539 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$219,300
±$62,876 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$872
±$473 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Limon and what county is it in?
Limon is a town in Lincoln County, Colorado. It covers 3.2 square miles of land, 646 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Limon, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,021 people lived in Limon on July 1, 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. The 2020 Census counted 2,043 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,678 (±218).
| Measure | Limon | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,678 ±218 | 5,550 | +573 |
| Households | 682 ±83 | 1,971 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.41 ±0.25 | 2.28 | +0.54 |
| Housing units | 778 ±87 | 2,382 | no clear change |
Limon's population since 2000
From 2,071 in 2000 to 2,021 in 2025: down 2.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Limon as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Limon?
The median resident of Limon is 45.2 years old; 19.9% are under 18 and 18.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.6%.
| Measure | Limon | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.2 ±4.7 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.9% ±4.2 pts | 17.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.8% ±3.5 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Male | 48.4% ±4.3 pts | 58.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.6% ±3.7 pts | 15.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.9% ±5.6 pts | 74.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±3.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.9% ±4.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7% ±5.0 pts | 6.0% | – |
| With a disability | 17.0% ±5.6 pts | 17.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2% ±3.9 pts | 7.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.2% ±4.1 pts | 86.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.2% ±10.9 pts | 26.1% | +27.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.6% ±3.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.7% ±6.5 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.4% ±3.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Limon earn?
Half of Limon's 682 households earn less than $65,776 a year (±$19,539), against $62,861 in Lincoln County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $50,082 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Limon | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,776 ±$19,539 | $62,861 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,584 ±$13,012 | $76,917 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,882 ±$4,711 | $29,111 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.1% ±3.9 pts | 9.8% | −9.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.3% ±10.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.8% ±7.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.0% ±7.0 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.6% ±7.8 pts | 81.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Limon?
Owners occupy 70.4% of Limon's occupied homes and renters 29.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $219,300 by its owner (±$62,876). The median renter pays $872 a month including utilities, and 33.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Limon | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $219,300 ±$62,876 | $246,500 | +$70,263 |
| Median gross rent | $872 ±$473 | $868 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.7% ±22.0 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,375 ±$255 | $1,500 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.4% ±8.3 pts | 71.7% | +14.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.6% ±8.3 pts | 28.3% | – |
| Housing units | 778 ±87 | 2,382 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2% ±3.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3% ±11.2 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.7% ±8.4 pts | 80.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.7% ±4.2 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.7% ±4.6 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.3% ±9.3 pts | 34.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.9% ±5.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Limon building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Limon in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 1.5 per 1,000 residents against 5.6 across Colorado.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Limon work and get to work?
84.8% of Limon's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.7 minutes.
| Measure | Limon | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.7% ±7.8 pts | 45.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% ±2.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.8% ±8.0 pts | 80.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4% ±7.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.2% ±2.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.7% ±3.6 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.7 min ±8.9 | 22.8 min | +12.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Limon?
No census tract lies mostly in Limon; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9617Lincoln County | 3,323 | $66,034 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Limon) · Census block assignment files
How does Limon compare with other places in Colorado?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Limon is the 7,641st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 118th-most populous of 272 in Colorado.
Limon ranks 175th of 218 places in Colorado with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 118th | 272 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 102nd | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 175th | 221 |
| Median household income | 175th | 218 |
| Per capita income | 169th | 220 |
| Median home value | 198th | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 183rd | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 98th | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 111th | 216 |
| Median age | 43rd | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 120th | 218 |
| Travel time to work | 123rd | 221 |
Limon's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
Every place in Colorado, sortable · Compare Limon with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Limon?
23 of the 57 figures for Limon on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Limon are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Limon.