La Plata County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08067 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56,331 | — | #938 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $86,056 | +14.5% | #404 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.2 years | +11.1% | #1,143 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $591,500 | +109.8% | #88 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,504 | +29.3% | #243 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% | -7.1% | #1,191 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
La Plata County has a population of 56,331, making it the #938 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in La Plata County is $86,056, ranking #404 out of 3,222 counties — 14.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.7% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in La Plata County is $591,500 (+109.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,504/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.9%.
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91.8% of residents in La Plata County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.
About La Plata County, Colorado
La Plata County, Colorado has a total population of 56,331, making it the 938th most populous county in the United States. The median age in La Plata County is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in La Plata County is $86,056, which ranks #404 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.5% above 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 3.8%.
The median home value in La Plata County is $591,500, 109.8% above the national median. Renters in La Plata County pay a median gross rent of $1,504 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In La Plata County, 49.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.5 min.
La Plata County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.9%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (4.6%).
All data for La Plata 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.