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Costilla County

Colorado · 3,499 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 $34,732. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $123,600. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,499
−4%since 2000
from 3,663 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
52.2
+24%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Costilla County
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.8%(134)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(165)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.9%(206)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195%(175)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.4%(153)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.3%(325)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 448.9%(310)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.6%(405)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6418.5%(649)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7416.7%(583)
US avg: 10%
75 to 848.6%(301)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.7%(93)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,732
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,531 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,893
+104%since 2000
from $10,748 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,600
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−20%since 2009
from 4.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Costilla County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.2%(1,033)
Black0.6%(21)
Hispanic / Latino67.6%(2,476)
Asian0.9%(34)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(1,234)
Black0.9%(33)
Hispanic / Latino56.8%(1,988)
Asian1.6%(55)
Other3.6%(126)
Segregation Score
33
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican30.4%(1,160)
Spaniard10.5%(401)
Asian origin
Japanese1%(37)
Korean0.1%(5)
Ancestry
German11.4%(435)
English6.5%(249)
American4.6%(176)
Irish4%(151)
Portuguese3%(113)
French1.8%(70)
Norwegian1.3%(49)
Swedish1.3%(49)
Scottish1.2%(45)
Dutch1%(37)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(28)
Polish0.4%(17)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.3%(13)
Danish0.3%(11)
Italian0.3%(11)
Welsh0.3%(10)
Canadian0.2%(6)
Croatian0.2%(6)
Greek0.1%(5)
Russian0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Spaniard population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−61.6 ptssince 2013
from 72.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married26.6%(423)
Married53%(845)
Widowed1.7%(27)
Divorced18.7%(298)
Women 15+
Never married19.9%(294)
Married56.6%(834)
Widowed7.3%(107)
Divorced16.2%(239)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Costilla County, Colorado?

Costilla County, Colorado has about 3,499 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Costilla County, Colorado earns about $34,732 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 $123,600, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Costilla County, Colorado?

About 23.9% 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 26.6% 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 309 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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