Conejos County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,530 | — | #2,686 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,978 | -32.2% | #2,718 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,911 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $193,400 | -31.4% | #1,475 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $748 | -35.7% | #2,484 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% | -7.3% | #1,184 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Conejos County has a population of 7,530, making it the #2,686 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Conejos County is $50,978, ranking #2,718 out of 3,222 counties — 32.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.7% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Conejos County is $193,400 (-31.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $748/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.5%.
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86.4% of residents in Conejos County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.8% below the national rate.
About Conejos County, Colorado
Conejos County, Colorado has a total population of 7,530, making it the 2,686th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Conejos County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Conejos County is $50,978, which ranks #2,718 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Conejos County is $193,400, 31.4% below the national median. Renters in Conejos County pay a median gross rent of $748 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Conejos County, 25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.
Conejos County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (46.0%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
All data for Conejos County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.