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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cortez

Colorado · 7,977 residents · 6.23 sq mi
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Cortez has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,776. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $86,300. Households here earn about 39% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,977
+10%since 1990
from 7,284 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,280 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,169 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.4
+12%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Cortez
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,776
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,533 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,040
+71%since 1990
from $10,567 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$464
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
64.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
35.3% rent
3.0
+19%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(6,237)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(791)
Asian0.5%(33)
Diversity Score47.3%(3,444)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(5,959)
Black0.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(1,061)
Asian0.3%(27)
Diversity Score33.3%(2,655)
33
−30%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.8%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.1%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.1%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
+3%since 1990
from 15.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cortez, Colorado?

Cortez, Colorado has about 7,977 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cortez, Colorado?

The typical household in Cortez, Colorado earns about $28,776 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cortez, Colorado expensive?

In Cortez, Colorado, the median home is worth about $86,300, and the typical rent is about $464 a month.

How educated are people in Cortez, Colorado?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cortez, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cortez, Colorado?

About 18.6% of people in Cortez, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cortez, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Cortez, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 693 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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