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Huerfano County

Colorado · 6,820 residents · 1,591.033 sq mi
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Huerfano County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,255. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,100. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,820
−13%since 2000
from 7,862 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.0
+34%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Huerfano County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,255
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,775 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,839
+70%since 2000
from $15,242 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.1%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,100
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+47%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(4,590)
Black2.7%(210)
Hispanic / Latino35.1%(2,763)
Asian0.3%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.6%(4,923)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic62%(4,231)
Black0.8%(53)
Hispanic / Latino31.2%(2,130)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other4.5%(304)
Diversity Score63%(4,299)
Segregation Score36.2%(2,468)
Diversity Score
63
+1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+19%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 42.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huerfano County, Colorado?

Huerfano County, Colorado has about 6,820 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Huerfano County, Colorado earns about $40,255 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huerfano County, Colorado expensive?

In Huerfano County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $183,100, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Huerfano County, Colorado?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Huerfano County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huerfano County, Colorado?

About 16.2% of people in Huerfano County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Huerfano County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Huerfano County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 811 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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