2023 ACS Census Data · Population 7,536
Conejos County is a small rural county in Colorado with a population of 7,536. The median household income is $47,209, 27% below the national average. The poverty rate is 13.8%, median home value is $162,100, and 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
7,536
2023 estimate
Rank #2692 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$47,209
Household
Rank #2837 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$162,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #1786 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
23.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #1375 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
29.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
37% below Colorado avg·27% below national avg
Poverty Rate
14% below Colorado avg·8% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% below Colorado avg·3% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$28,155
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
13.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
59.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
59% below Colorado avg·23% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
42% below Colorado avg·22% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% above Colorado avg·2% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
23% above Colorado avg·5% above national avg
Housing Units
4,058
Households
3,112
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,216
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
80.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
35% below Colorado avg·3% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below Colorado avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
16.8%
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