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Costilla County

Colorado · 3,524 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 $24,388. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% 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 $105,200. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 57% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,524
−4%since 2000
from 3,663 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.0
+16%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Costilla County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,388
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,531 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,525
+54%since 2000
from $10,748 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction12.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,200
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$461
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.9%
−48.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
42.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+49%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.2%(1,033)
Black0.6%(21)
Hispanic / Latino67.6%(2,476)
Asian0.9%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.2%(1,984)
2010
White, non-Hispanic30.8%(1,086)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino66%(2,327)
Asian1%(34)
Other4.3%(152)
Diversity Score61.4%(2,162)
Diversity Score
61
+13%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% 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
8.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Costilla County, Colorado?

Costilla County, Colorado has about 3,524 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Costilla County, Colorado earns about $24,388 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 $105,200, and the typical rent is about $461 a month.

How educated are people in Costilla County, Colorado?

About 14.3% 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 28.4% 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 334 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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