Mesa County, Colorado

Total Population: 157,316

County Seat: Grand Junction

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Median Home Value

$349,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$71,485

Across all households

Median Age

40.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

30.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)79.0%
Hispanic or Latino15.2%
Two or More Races3.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Other Race0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%

Under 18 Years

20.9%

65 Years and Over

20.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

50.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.9%

No Health Insurance

9.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

30.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$71,485

Mean Household Income

$92,470

Per Capita Income

$38,589

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$349,400

Median Rent

$1,154/mo

Total Housing Units

68,861

Owner-Occupied

71.9%

Renter-Occupied

28.1%

Vacancy Rate

6.2%

Married Couple Households

47.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.9%

Average Household Size

2.37

Broadband Internet Access

91.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 08077.