Huerfano County, Colorado

CO · FIPS 08055 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 6,972 #2,739 / 3,222
15th
Median Household Income $52,526 -30.1% #2,631 / 3,222
18th
Median Age 55.3 years +42.2% #53 / 3,222
98th
Median Home Value $247,800 -12.1% #910 / 3,222
72th
Median Gross Rent $838 -27.9% #1,831 / 3,222
43th
Poverty Rate 17.3% +37.5% #2,353 / 3,222
27th

Demographics

Huerfano County has a population of 6,972, making it the #2,739 most populous county in the US. The median age is 55.3 years, which is 42.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.1%
Native Born
0.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Huerfano County is $52,526, ranking #2,631 out of 3,222 counties — 30.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.3% and unemployment stands at 8.0%.

Median Household Income
$52,526 −30.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,631 of 3,222
18th percentile
Per Capita Income
$36,579 −11.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,329 of 3,222
59th percentile
Poverty Rate
17.3% +37.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,353 of 3,222
27th percentile
Unemployment Rate
8.0% +50.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,939 of 3,222
9th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.4% −21.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,065 of 3,222
67th percentile
Mean Commute Time
22.5 min −18.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,440 of 3,222
24th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Huerfano County is $247,800 (-12.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $838/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.1%.

Median Home Value
$247,800 −12.1% vs nat'l
Rank #910 of 3,222
72th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$838 −27.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,831 of 3,222
43th percentile
Homeownership Rate
75.1% +16.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,514 of 3,222
53th percentile
75.1% Homeownership

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Health

96.4% of residents in Huerfano County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% above the national rate.

96.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.4% +5.1% vs nat'l
Rank #182 of 3,222
94th percentile

About Huerfano County, Colorado

Huerfano County, Colorado has a total population of 6,972, making it the 2,739th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Huerfano County is 55.3 years, which is 42.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Huerfano County is $52,526, which ranks #2,631 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0%.

The median home value in Huerfano County is $247,800, 12.1% below the national median. Renters in Huerfano County pay a median gross rent of $838 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Huerfano County, 26.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.5 min.

Huerfano County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (30.6%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).

All data for Huerfano 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.