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Walsenburg

Colorado · 3,068 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 $20,395. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 1,114 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,200. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 64% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,068
−27%since 2000
from 4,182 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,026 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 1,399 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
+24%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Walsenburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,395
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,005 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,396
+25%since 2000
from $11,562 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$584
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−35.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+36%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(1,273)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino56%(1,717)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other12%(369)
Diversity Score73.3%(2,248)
Diversity Score
73
+8%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
+3%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.5%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Female
47.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walsenburg, Colorado?

Walsenburg, Colorado has about 3,068 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walsenburg, Colorado?

The typical household in Walsenburg, Colorado earns about $20,395 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 $78,200, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Walsenburg, Colorado?

About 12.0% 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 30.7% 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 232 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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