Welcome to The Sweet Melon Capital

Rocky Ford, Colorado is more than just a great place to do business; it is also a great place to call home.

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Rocky Ford is a traditional working community where 47.8% of families own their own homes. The community offers a hometown atmosphere and an excellent place to raise a family. It provides its residents with a strong community, good schools, and an array of sports and recreation activities.

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Household Characteristics

 

The Rocky Ford Household Characteristics chart illustrates that the households in Rocky Ford are valued at an average of $81,125. The distribution of Rocky Ford household income depicts 66% of households earn between $0 and $49,999, 19.5% of residents earn between $50,000 and $74,999, 6.3% of residents earn between $75,000 and $99,999, and 7.3% of Rocky Ford residents earn over $100,000 a year.

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Educational Attainment

 

Rocky Ford Educational Attainment chart for residents over 25 years of age portrays the importance of education in the Rocky Ford community. In Rocky Ford, 82% of the residents have a high school diploma and 15% have or are attending college. 34.6% of its residents possess an associate’s degree, 15.6% have a bachelor’s degree, and 3.2% of Rocky Ford residents have acquired a graduate degree.

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Ethnic Composition

 

The Ethnic Composition chart illustrates the Mercedes population is 59.2% Hispanic. This ethnic distribution is quite common in the lower Arkansas Valley region and in cities in Southern Colorado.