Hooper, CO is a small rural community located in Colorado's San Luis Valley. With only 162 residents, Hooper offers its citizens a peaceful and quiet home away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. While the population density is slightly higher than the average for the United States, at 413 people per square mile, the rural atmosphere makes up for it with local businesses such as Hooper Mercantile, a general store that offers fresh produce and household items; Adams Ranch, where visitors can go horseback riding or learn about cattle farming; and the Hooper Cattle Company, which sells meat locally.
For year-round outdoor activities, there are plenty of hiking trails in nearby Great Sand Dunes National Park as well as camping sites available to explore. If you’re looking for something different, there are also local sporting events like softball and rodeo hosted by The Hooper Riding Club every summer. Additionally, organizations like the Hooper Community Center host regular meetings to discuss important issues affecting the area while providing educational opportunities for all ages.
The population in Hooper is 162. There are 643 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hooper is 12.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hooper is 1.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Hooper
- 62.5% are married
- 34.4% are divorced
- 0.0% are married with children
- 33.3% have children, but are single
Race in Hooper
- 67.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 32.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander