Huerfano County, Colorado

Total Population: 6,946

County Seat: Walsenburg

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Median Home Value

$256,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$52,139

Across all households

Median Age

55.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

27.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)63.8%
Hispanic or Latino30.8%
Two or More Races3.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

16.0%

65 Years and Over

34.0%

Male

53.5%

Female

46.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

100.0%

No Health Insurance

4.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

27.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$52,139

Mean Household Income

$83,426

Per Capita Income

$36,275

Unemployment Rate (16+)

11.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

64.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$256,700

Median Rent

$739/mo

Total Housing Units

4,750

Owner-Occupied

77.3%

Renter-Occupied

22.7%

Vacancy Rate

40.3%

Married Couple Households

46.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

2.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.5%

Average Household Size

2.39

Broadband Internet Access

77.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 08055.