2023 ACS Census Data · Population 3,571
Costilla County is a small rural county in Colorado with a population of 3,571. The median household income is $36,519, 44% below the national average. The poverty rate is 22.3%, median home value is $171,300, and 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 24% below the national average.
Population
3,571
2023 estimate
Rank #2997 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$36,519
Household
Rank #3104 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$171,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #1627 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
27.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #869 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.
49.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
6.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
31.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
9.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
51% below Colorado avg·44% below national avg
Poverty Rate
85% below Colorado avg·49% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
29% below Colorado avg·24% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$27,976
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
22.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
43.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
57% below Colorado avg·18% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
32% below Colorado avg·8% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
9% above Colorado avg·8% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
11% above Colorado avg·9% below national avg
Housing Units
2,418
Households
1,574
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,293
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
27 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
23% below Colorado avg·16% above 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 →
15.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.5%
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