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Walsh

Colorado · 513 residents (2025 est.) · 0.447 sq mi
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Walsh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,196. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 231 residents. 15% 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 $85,000. With a median age of 57.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
492
−32%since 2000
from 723 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,101 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 1,617 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.1
+39%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:513 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3704685676657631990201020202024Walsh
2024492
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,196
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,911 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,839
+74%since 2000
from $14,846 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+35%since 2010
from 0.334 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical13.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing9%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
42.6% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.2%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+38.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+141%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
14
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(591)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(107)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.7%(237)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(420)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(18)
Diversity Score32.2%(159)
Diversity Score
32
−1%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+86%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.5%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.1%
+20.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 68.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2016
from 79.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
−14.8 ptssince 2016
from 18.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walsh, Colorado?

Walsh, Colorado has about 492 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walsh, Colorado?

The typical household in Walsh, Colorado earns about $24,196 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walsh, Colorado expensive?

In Walsh, Colorado, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Walsh, Colorado?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Walsh, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walsh, Colorado?

About 27.2% of people in Walsh, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walsh, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Walsh, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 238 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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