Mesa County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08077 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 158,601 | — | #438 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $73,658 | -2.0% | #939 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.3 years | +6.2% | #1,700 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $378,600 | +34.3% | #344 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,182 | +1.6% | #566 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | -14.9% | #951 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mesa County has a population of 158,601, making it the #438 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mesa County is $73,658, ranking #939 out of 3,222 counties — 2.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.7% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Mesa County is $378,600 (+34.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,182/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.5%.
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90.1% of residents in Mesa County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% below the national rate.
About Mesa County, Colorado
Mesa County, Colorado has a total population of 158,601, making it the 438th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mesa County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mesa County is $73,658, which ranks #939 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Mesa County is $378,600, 34.3% above the national median. Renters in Mesa County pay a median gross rent of $1,182 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mesa County, 32.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.5 min.
Mesa County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.5%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Mesa 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.