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Deer Trail, CO
Town in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
Population
1,275
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,002
ZIP codes
0
Deer Trail and its ZIP codes
Deer Trail at a glance
- Deer Trail is about 18 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,906 a year, 23% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $373,000 (31% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,021 a month.
Local data for Deer Trail, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Deer Trail, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,906
Poverty rate
18.8%
Median home value
$373,000
Median rent
$1,021/mo
Homeownership
86.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
41.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (315), Irish Americans (247), German Americans (167).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Arapahoe County. PPP loans are for Deer Trail.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$88,823
340,945 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,131
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4B
FY 2026, $6,120 per person
How people get to work
Deer Trail, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.7%
- Carpooled12.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home12.5%
Average one-way commute: 41.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Deer Trail, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,358
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
677
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 14°F
16.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Deer Trail, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.0%
U.S. 33.3% -5.3 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities near Deer Trail
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PeoriaCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 13.8 |
| ByersCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 11.5 |
| Comanche CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 21.7 |
| StrasburgCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 20.8 |
| Brick CenterCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.8 |
| BennettTown | 23 mi | 6.9 |
| WatkinsCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 24.7 |
| KiowaTown | 29 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Deer Trail, CO in?
- Deer Trail is in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Deer Trail, CO?
- About 1,275 people live in Deer Trail, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Deer Trail?
- Nearby places include Peoria (6 mi), Byers (12 mi), Comanche Creek (15 mi), Strasburg (16 mi), Brick Center (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023