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 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,526 | -30.1% | #2,631 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 55.3 years | +42.2% | #53 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $247,800 | -12.1% | #910 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $838 | -27.9% | #1,831 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% | +37.5% | #2,353 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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96.4% of residents in Huerfano County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% above the national rate.
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.