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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Walsenburg

Colorado · 4,182 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 $22,005. Population has grown 27% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $62,100. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,182
+27%since 1990
from 3,300 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,399 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 1,104 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
−9%since 1990
from 41.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Walsenburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,005
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,440 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,562
+38%since 1990
from $8,349 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.6%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 23.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,100
+65%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$393
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $223 in 1990
US average: $602
66.3%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
33.7% rent
2.8
+42%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(2,981)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino56%(1,849)
Asian0.3%(10)
Diversity Score66.5%(2,196)
2000
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(1,706)
Black4.7%(196)
Hispanic / Latino51%(2,131)
Asian0.4%(15)
Diversity Score67.9%(2,838)
68
+2%since 1990
from 67 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.0%
+10.7 ptssince 1990
from 60.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−16%since 1990
from 15.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walsenburg, Colorado?

Walsenburg, Colorado has about 4,182 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Walsenburg, Colorado?

The typical household in Walsenburg, Colorado earns about $22,005 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 $62,100, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Walsenburg, Colorado?

About 9.7% 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 20.6% of people in Walsenburg, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walsenburg, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Walsenburg, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 882 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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