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Conejos County

Colorado · 8,256 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 $33,627. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,200. Households here earn about 40% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,256
−2%since 2000
from 8,400 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+12%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Conejos County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,627
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,744 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,541
+46%since 2000
from $12,050 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,200
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−41.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
27.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+52%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.3%(3,298)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino58.9%(4,949)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.3%(5,062)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(3,451)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino56%(4,620)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other3%(244)
Diversity Score65.2%(5,383)
Diversity Score
65
+8%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.6%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Conejos County, Colorado?

Conejos County, Colorado has about 8,256 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Conejos County, Colorado earns about $33,627 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 $112,200, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Conejos County, Colorado?

About 18.7% 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 17.7% 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 803 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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