Costilla County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,607 | — | #2,994 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $36,861 | -50.9% | #3,107 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.5 years | +29.8% | #196 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $184,700 | -34.5% | #1,581 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $927 | -20.3% | #1,292 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.0% | +66.7% | #2,762 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Costilla County has a population of 3,607, making it the #2,994 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.5 years, which is 29.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Costilla County is $36,861, ranking #3,107 out of 3,222 counties — 50.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.0% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Costilla County is $184,700 (-34.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $927/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.0%.
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91.5% of residents in Costilla County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% below the national rate.
About Costilla County, Colorado
Costilla County, Colorado has a total population of 3,607, making it the 2,994th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Costilla County is 50.5 years, which is 29.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Costilla County is $36,861, which ranks #3,107 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 50.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Costilla County is $184,700, 34.5% below the national median. Renters in Costilla County pay a median gross rent of $927 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Costilla County, 24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.0 min.
Costilla County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (37.3%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).
All data for Costilla 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.