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Walsh

Colorado · 546 residents · 0.447 sq mi
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Walsh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,971. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 177 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,800. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
546
−24%since 2000
from 723 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,221 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,617 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
+14%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3704685676657631990201020202024Walsh
2024492
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,971
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,911 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,021
+15%since 2000
from $14,846 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,800
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$374
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.1%
−52.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
27.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+41%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(431)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(99)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(15)
Diversity Score42.6%(232)
Diversity Score
43
+30%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walsh, Colorado?

Walsh, Colorado has about 546 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walsh, Colorado?

The typical household in Walsh, Colorado earns about $38,971 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 $79,800, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Walsh, Colorado?

About 13.4% 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 7.4% 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 184 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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