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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Conejos County

Colorado · 8,400 residents · 1,287.428 sq mi
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Conejos County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,744. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $54,400. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,400
+13%since 1990
from 7,453 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 6 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.2
+9%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Conejos County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,744
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,188 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,050
+81%since 1990
from $6,664 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.0%
−10.9 ptssince 1990
from 33.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$332
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $224 in 1990
US average: $602
78.8%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
21.2% rent
2.2
−13%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(6,372)
Black0.3%(26)
Hispanic / Latino60.3%(4,493)
Asian0.3%(21)
Diversity Score70.8%(5,278)
2000
White, non-Hispanic39.3%(3,298)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino58.9%(4,949)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score60.3%(5,062)
60
−15%since 1990
from 71 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.1%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−38%since 1990
from 25.4 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 Conejos County, Colorado?

Conejos County, Colorado has about 8,400 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Conejos County, Colorado?

The typical household in Conejos County, Colorado earns about $24,744 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Conejos County, Colorado expensive?

In Conejos County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $54,400, and the typical rent is about $332 a month.

How educated are people in Conejos County, Colorado?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Conejos County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Conejos County, Colorado?

About 23.0% of people in Conejos County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Conejos County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Conejos County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 947 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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