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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Walsenburg

Colorado · 3,300 residents · 2.99 sq mi
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Walsenburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,440. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 882 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $28,600. With a median age of 41.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 52% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,300
−21%vs 2000
vs 4,182 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,104 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 1,399 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.6
+10%vs 2000
vs 37.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Walsenburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,440
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,005 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,349
−28%vs 2000
vs $11,562 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.5%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$28,600
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$223
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $393 in 2000
US average: $450
68.9%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.3% in 2000
31.1% rent
2.0
−30%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(2,981)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino56%(1,849)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other9.3%(306)
Diversity Score66.5%(2,196)
67
−2%vs 2000
vs 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.2%
−10.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Walsenburg, Colorado?

Walsenburg, Colorado has about 3,300 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Walsenburg, Colorado?

The typical household in Walsenburg, Colorado earns about $14,440 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 $28,600, and the typical rent is about $223 a month.

How educated are people in Walsenburg, Colorado?

About 10.7% 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 23.5% of people in Walsenburg, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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

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