Capulin, Colorado

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Population in 2010: 200.
Males: 103  (52.0%)
Females: 97  (48.0%)
Median resident age:

32.1 years
Colorado median age:

37.7 years

Zip codes: 81124, 81140.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $44,951
Capulin:

$44,951
CO:

$89,302

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,160

Capulin CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $176,121
Capulin:

$176,121
CO:

$531,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $342,171; detached houses: $341,783
March 2022 cost of living index in Capulin: 90.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.6%

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  • Races in Capulin, CO (2022)
    • 306100.7%Hispanic
    • 20.7%Asian alone
    • 10.3%White alone



According to our research of Colorado and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Capulin, Colorado as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Capulin is 144 to 1.


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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 7819 feet

2 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.7%
Colorado:

9.5%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pueblo, CO (106.1 miles , pop. 102,121).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (130.7 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (424.8 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

La Jara, CO (2.9 miles ),
Romeo, CO (3.2 miles ),
Sanford, CO (3.4 miles ),
Manassa, CO (3.5 miles ),
Conejos, CO (3.8 miles),
Antonito, CO (3.9 miles ),
Alamosa, CO (4.3 miles ),
Alamosa East, CO (4.4 miles )

Latitude: 37.28 N, Longitude: 106.11 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 719

Distribution of median household income in Capulin, CO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Capulin, CO in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Colorado:

3.2%

Earthquake activity:

Capulin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 855% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 79.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 556.6 miles away from Capulin center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 74.2 miles away from Capulin center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 78.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/22/2011 at 23:30:19, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 87.6 miles away from Capulin center
On 9/5/2001 at 10:52:07, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 82.8 miles away from Capulin center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Conejos County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Capulin:

  • HOSPICE DEL VALLE, INC. (Hospital, about 9 miles away; ALAMOSA, CO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Capulin:

  • Adams State University (about 19 miles; Alamosa, CO; Full-time enrollment: 2,805)
  • Fort Lewis College (about 97 miles; Durango, CO; FT enrollment: 3,631)
  • Western State Colorado University (about 98 miles; Gunnison, CO; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • Pueblo Community College (about 106 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 5,329)
  • Colorado State University-Pueblo (about 110 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 5,993)
  • Santa Fe Community College (about 118 miles; Santa Fe, NM; FT enrollment: 3,047)
  • San Juan College (about 119 miles; Farmington, NM; FT enrollment: 5,112)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Northwest Conejos County Fire District Capulin Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Capulin: Saint Joseph Catholic Church Capulin (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Saint Joseph Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Conejos County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Capulin and their reported violations in the past:

CAPULIN WD (Population served: 350, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-06-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-06-2013), St Compliance achieved (AUG-11-2014)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2012, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-30-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-30-2012), St Public Notif received (JUN-29-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2011 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-08-2013), St Public Notif requested (NOV-08-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2011 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-08-2013), St Public Notif requested (NOV-08-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-10-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-10-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAR-30-2009)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
  • 4 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Colorado:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

66.7%
Whole state:

63.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.8%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

6 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Capulin:

Marital status in Capulin, CO
  • Never married: 16.9%
  • Now married: 62.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.1%
  • Divorced: 11.1%

For population 25 years and over in Capulin:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.5
Colorado average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Capulin, CO (based on Conejos County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,51011
Other2,3588
Evangelical Protestant2284
Mainline Protestant452
None2,115-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Here:

4.97 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Here:

3.73 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Conejos County:

3.73 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

8.99 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

6.2%
State:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

16.6%
Colorado:

18.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Capulin:

  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KGIW (1450 AM; 1 kW; ALAMOSA, CO; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KSLV (1240 AM; 1 kW; MONTE VISTA, CO; Owner: SAN LUIS VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Capulin:

  • K244DO (96.7 FM; ALAMOSA, ETC., CO; Owner: SAN LUIS VALLEY TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KRZA (88.7 FM; ALAMOSA, CO; Owner: EQUAL REPRESENTATION/MEDIA ADVOCACY)
  • KCIE (90.5 FM; DULCE, NM; Owner: JICARILLA APACHE TRIBE)
  • K278AE (103.5 FM; ALAMOSA, CO; Owner: FRANK A. SHULTZ, III)

Capulin fatal accident list:

Sep 23, 2017 11:40 PM, Sr-15, Lat: 37.283492, Lon: -106.115556, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 14, 2010 01:30 AM, Sr-15, Lat: 37.283550, Lon: -106.111006, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 3, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 10.6mTotal length
  • $1,831,000Total costs
  • 1,392Total average daily traffic
  • 131Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,070Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 9.3 Kilometers North Of Highway 15 (Lat: 37.368167 Lon: -106.112889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: KNKR288
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 02/02/2010, Expiration Date: 02/23/2020, Certifier: Alan WeheRegistrant: Hill & Welch, 1025 Connecticut Ave., Nw #1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 857-1470, Fax: (301) 622-2864, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • ALAN WEHE, 9.3 Kilometers North Of Highway 15 (Lat: 37.368167 Lon: -106.112889), Type: 97.5, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Blanca Telephone Company, Alanwehe@fone.Net, , P.O. BOX 1031 Alamo-sa, Phone: (719) 379-3839

  • ALAN WEHE, 9.3 Kilometers North Of Highway 15 (Lat: 37.368167 Lon: -106.112889), Type: 97.5, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Blanca Telephone Company, Alanwehe@fone.Net, , P.O. BOX 1031 Alamo-sa, Phone: (719) 379-3839

  • Michael Umano, County Road 8 (Lat: 37.287722 Lon: -106.111639), Type: 28.9, Structure height: 08021 m, Overall height: 27.4 m, Registrant: Industrial Tower And Wireless, LLC, Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, , Marsh-field, Phone: (781) 319-1011

  • Michael Umano, County Road 8 (Lat: 37.287722 Lon: -106.111639), Type: 28.9, Structure height: 08021 m, Overall height: 27.4 m, Registrant: Industrial Tower And Wireless, LLC, Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, , Marsh-field, Phone: (781) 319-1011

  • Michael J Umano, County Road 8 (Lat: 37.287722 Lon: -106.111639), Type: 28.9, Structure height: 08021 m, Overall height: 27.4 m, Registrant: Industrial Tower And Wireless, LLC, Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, , Marsh-field, Phone: (781) 319-1011

  • Alan Wehe, 9.3 Kilometers North Of Highway 15 (Lat: 37.367333 Lon: -106.113611), Type: 97.5, Structure height: 08021 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Blanca Telephone Company, Alanwehe@fone.Net, , P.O. BOX 1031 Alamo-sa, Phone: (719) 379-3839


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • CAPULIN, 9.3 Kilometers North Of Highway 15 (Lat: 37.368167 Lon: -106.112889), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: WQQC594, Licensee ID: L00000209,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/26/2012, Expiration Date: 10/26/2022, Cancellation Date: 12/31/2022, Certifier: Alan Wehe, Registrant: Blanca Telephone Company, 129 Santa Fe, Alamosa, CO 81101, Phone: (719) 379-3839, Fax: (719) 379-5233, Email:

  • Capulin, Lat: 37.287722 Lon: -106.111639, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 27.4 m, Overall height: 28.9 m, Call Sign: WQUP435,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/2014, Expiration Date: 09/03/2024, Cancellation Date: 01/03/2023, Certifier: Thomas W Burnett, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1224 West Platte Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 542-3667, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:

  • Capulin, Lat: 37.287722 Lon: -106.111639, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 27.4 m, Overall height: 28.9 m, Call Sign: WQUP435,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/2014, Expiration Date: 09/03/2024, Cancellation Date: 01/03/2023, Certifier: Thomas W Burnett, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1224 West Platte Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 542-3667, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:

  • Capulin, Lat: 37.287722 Lon: -106.111639, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 27.4 m, Overall height: 28.9 m, Call Sign: WQUP435,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/2014, Expiration Date: 09/03/2024, Cancellation Date: 01/03/2023, Certifier: Thomas W Burnett, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1224 West Platte Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 542-3667, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:

  • CO-CAPULIN, 20297 County Road 8 (Lat: 37.287722 Lon: -106.111639), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 27.4 m, Call Sign: WRAC694, Licensee ID: L00000450,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz... (+48 more), Grant Date: 10/11/2017, Expiration Date: 10/11/2027, Certifier: Thomas W Burnett, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc, 1220 West Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 867-6767, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:

  • CAPULIN, 9.3 Kilometers North Of Highway 15 (Lat: 37.367333 Lon: -106.113611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: WRCC918, Licensee ID: L01537063,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz... (+14 more), Grant Date: 08/29/2018, Expiration Date: 08/29/2028, Certifier: Alan Wehe, Registrant: Jade Communications, LLC, 129 Sante Fe, Alamosa, CO 81101, Phone: (719) 589-5140, Fax: (719) 379-5233, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Capulin, CO
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Capulin compared to Colorado state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Capulin on our top lists:

  • #82 on the list of "Top 100 highest located cities"
  • #49 (81124) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Scotch-Irish first ancestries"
  • #70 (81140) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Danish first ancestries"
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