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Cortez

Colorado · 8,766 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 $42,245. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,800. Households here earn about 44% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,766
+10%since 2000
from 7,977 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,407 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+7%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Cortez
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,245
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,776 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,298
+24%since 2000
from $18,040 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$839
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
39.8% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+32%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(5,959)
Black0.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(1,061)
Asian0.3%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.3%(2,655)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(5,563)
Black0.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(1,480)
Asian0.9%(75)
Other10.2%(895)
Diversity Score59.3%(5,198)
Diversity Score
59
+78%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+2%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−67.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cortez, Colorado?

Cortez, Colorado has about 8,766 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cortez, Colorado?

The typical household in Cortez, Colorado earns about $42,245 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 $166,800, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Cortez, Colorado?

About 30.8% 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 16.6% 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 1,482 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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