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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Costilla County

Colorado · 3,663 residents · 1,227.593 sq mi
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Costilla County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,531. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% 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 $56,500. With a median age of 42.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 59% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,663
+15%since 1990
from 3,190 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.1
+19%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Costilla County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,531
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,057 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,748
+52%since 1990
from $7,057 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.8%
−7.8 ptssince 1990
from 34.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$316
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $187 in 1990
US average: $602
78.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
21.8% rent
2.9
+10%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84%(2,679)
Black0.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino77.4%(2,469)
Asian1.6%(52)
Diversity Score72.4%(2,310)
2000
White, non-Hispanic28.2%(1,033)
Black0.6%(21)
Hispanic / Latino67.6%(2,476)
Asian0.9%(34)
Diversity Score54.2%(1,984)
54
−25%since 1990
from 72 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.2%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 60.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−24%since 1990
from 23.1 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 Costilla County, Colorado?

Costilla County, Colorado has about 3,663 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Costilla County, Colorado earns about $19,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Costilla County, Colorado expensive?

In Costilla County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $56,500, and the typical rent is about $316 a month.

How educated are people in Costilla County, Colorado?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Costilla County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Costilla County, Colorado?

About 26.8% of people in Costilla County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Costilla County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Costilla County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 473 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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