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Black Hawk, CO
City in Gilpin County, Colorado.
Population
106
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
34
ZIP codes
0
Black Hawk and its ZIP codes
Black Hawk at a glance
- Black Hawk is 40% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
Local data for Black Hawk, CO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gilpin County. PPP loans are for Black Hawk.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,955
4,789 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,129
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$34.9M
FY 2026, $6,004 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Black Hawk, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
879
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
11
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
73° / 16°F
25.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Black Hawk, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.1%
U.S. 33.3% -8.2 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Black Hawk
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CentralCity | 2.2 mi | 2.8 |
| Idaho SpringsCity | 4.1 mi | 2.4 |
| Floyd HillCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Downieville-Lawson-DumontCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Blue ValleyCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Pine ValleyCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.8 |
| St. Mary'sCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.4 |
| RollinsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Coal CreekCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 9.4 |
| Echo HillsCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Upper Witter GulchCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| EmpireTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| NederlandTown | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| EldoraCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| Upper Bear CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| GeorgetownTown | 12 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Black Hawk, CO in?
- Black Hawk is in Gilpin County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Black Hawk, CO?
- About 106 people live in Black Hawk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Black Hawk?
- Nearby places include Central (2.2 mi), Idaho Springs (4.1 mi), Floyd Hill (5.8 mi), Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (6.5 mi), Blue Valley (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023