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Walsenburg

Colorado · 3,039 residents (2025 est.) · 2.99 sq mi
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Walsenburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,474. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 1,110 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $147,300. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,072
−27%since 2000
from 4,182 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,027 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 1,399 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+10%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,039 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Walsenburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,474
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,005 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,616
+122%since 2000
from $11,562 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+25.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
−15%since 2010
from 0.501 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food9.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+1%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(1,706)
Black4.7%(196)
Hispanic / Latino51%(2,131)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.9%(2,838)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49%(1,504)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino43.3%(1,329)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other7.3%(224)
Diversity Score71%(2,180)
Diversity Score
71
+5%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 17.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2011
from 32.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.7%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Female
46.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−51.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 26.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2017
from 56.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 88.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 10.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walsenburg, Colorado?

Walsenburg, Colorado has about 3,072 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walsenburg, Colorado?

The typical household in Walsenburg, Colorado earns about $51,474 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walsenburg, Colorado expensive?

In Walsenburg, Colorado, the median home is worth about $147,300, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Walsenburg, Colorado?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Walsenburg, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walsenburg, Colorado?

About 25.2% of people in Walsenburg, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walsenburg, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Walsenburg, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 228 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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