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Walsh

Colorado · 543 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 $30,568. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 180 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $54,700. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
543
−25%since 2000
from 723 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,215 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,617 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+14%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3704685676657631990201020202024Walsh
2024492
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,568
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,911 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,446
+38%since 2000
from $14,846 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction29.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$231
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
40.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(403)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(88)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.1%(44)
Diversity Score50.2%(272)
Diversity Score
50
+53%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.8 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.4%
−31.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.1%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walsh, Colorado?

Walsh, Colorado has about 543 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walsh, Colorado?

The typical household in Walsh, Colorado earns about $30,568 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 $54,700, and the typical rent is about $231 a month.

How educated are people in Walsh, Colorado?

About 17.6% 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 13.4% 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 187 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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