Pueblo County, Colorado
Located in Colorado, Pueblo County has a population of 169,356 residents and a median age of 40.4 years, making it the #406 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 14.6%. The median home value is $291,300, and the median household income is $64,010, which is 15% below the national median.
Demographics
Pueblo County has a population of 169,356, making it the #406 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Pueblo County is $64,010, ranking #1,707 out of 3,222 counties — 14.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.6% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Housing
The median home value in Pueblo County is $291,300 (+3.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,111/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.9%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Pueblo County, 25.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 24.0% below the national average, ranking #1,159 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Pueblo County is 72.5 years. 18.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
14.6% of adults in Pueblo County smoke , 31.4% are obese , and 20.8% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 43.4 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Pueblo County is 11.1 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 29.3 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 19.6 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
17.3% of children in Pueblo County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.5 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 22.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Pueblo County is 69.5%. The mean commute time is 24.5 min, which is 11.3% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Pueblo County voted Republican with a margin of 5.1%. The vote was 46.2% Dem / 51.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 6.8 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Pueblo County, Colorado
Pueblo County, Colorado has a total population of 169,356, making it the 406th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pueblo County is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pueblo County is $64,010, which ranks #1,707 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Pueblo County is $291,300, 3.3% above the national median. Renters in Pueblo County pay a median gross rent of $1,111 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pueblo County, 25.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.5 min.
Pueblo County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 51.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (42.1%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
All data for Pueblo 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.