City · Colorado
Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Junction, city, in Mesa County, Colorado. Grand Junction had 71,827 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 65,560 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 68,142 (±46). GEOID 0831660.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
71,827
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 65,560 · ACS 2020-2024: 68,142 ±46
Median household income
$70,080
±$4,840 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$389,800
±$10,123 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,142
±$57 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Grand Junction and what county is it in?
Grand Junction is a city in Mesa County, Colorado. It covers 40.8 square miles of land, 1,609 residents per square mile in 2020.
Grand Junction is in the Grand Junction, CO metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Grand Junction, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 71,827 people lived in Grand Junction on July 1, 2025, up 9.4% since 2020, faster than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020 Census counted 65,560 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 68,142 (±46).
| Measure | Grand Junction | Mesa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 68,142 ±46 | 158,601 | +6,080 |
| Households | 29,935 ±672 | 65,830 | +3,653 |
| Average household size | 2.15 ±0.05 | 2.34 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 31,367 ±631 | 69,969 | +3,494 |
Grand Junction's population since 2000
From 41,986 in 2000 to 71,827 in 2025: up 71.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Grand Junction as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Grand Junction?
The median resident of Grand Junction is 40.4 years old; 17.3% are under 18 and 21.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 17.0%. 4.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Grand Junction | Mesa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 ±0.8 | 41.3 | +3.3 |
| Under 18 years | 17.3% ±1.2 pts | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.0% ±1.0 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Male | 50.2% ±1.0 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.0% ±1.6 pts | 15.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.0% ±1.6 pts | 78.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±0.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.3% ±0.9 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.6% ±1.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9% ±0.8 pts | 9.5% | – |
| With a disability | 16.3% ±1.4 pts | 15.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.4% ±1.3 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.7% ±1.0 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.1% ±2.1 pts | 32.3% | +3.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.6% ±1.1 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.6% ±1.7 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.2% ±1.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Grand Junction earn?
Half of Grand Junction's 29,935 households earn less than $70,080 a year (±$4,840), against $73,658 in Mesa County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $64,616 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Grand Junction | Mesa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,080 ±$4,840 | $73,658 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $91,540 ±$4,139 | $95,145 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,208 ±$1,620 | $40,076 | +$3,731 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.8% ±1.4 pts | 10.7% | −3.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.8% ±3.3 pts | 11.1% | −7.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.3% ±1.4 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% ±1.1 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.3% ±1.5 pts | 92.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Grand Junction?
Owners occupy 63.5% of Grand Junction's occupied homes and renters 36.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $389,800 by its owner (±$10,123). The median renter pays $1,142 a month including utilities, and 38.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Grand Junction | Mesa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $389,800 ±$10,123 | $378,600 | +$98,002 |
| Median gross rent | $1,142 ±$57 | $1,182 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.8% ±3.8 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,693 ±$61 | $1,648 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.5% ±2.0 pts | 72.5% | +5.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.5% ±2.0 pts | 27.5% | – |
| Housing units | 31,367 ±631 | 69,969 | +3,494 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.6% ±2.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.0% ±2.1 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.0% ±1.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.7% ±0.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.6% ±1.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.7% ±1.4 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.4% ±1.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Grand Junction work and get to work?
71.5% of Grand Junction's workers drive alone and 11.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Grand Junction | Mesa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.7% ±1.6 pts | 60.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±0.8 pts | 5.4% | −2.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 71.5% ±2.5 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8% ±1.9 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 3.2% ±0.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.9% ±1.6 pts | 13.7% | +4.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.8 min ±0.8 | 18.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Grand Junction?
16 census tracts lie mostly in Grand Junction, and 11 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $25,444 (Tract 5) to $115,560 (Tract 16).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 10.02Mesa County | 7,741 | $90,172 |
| Tract 6.02Mesa County | 4,969 | $44,058 |
| Tract 10.01Mesa County | 4,918 | $75,967 |
| Tract 13.04Mesa County | 6,280 | $73,913 |
| Tract 6.01Mesa County | 4,150 | $53,887 |
| Tract 7Mesa County | 4,536 | $56,695 |
| Tract 9Mesa County | 4,528 | $65,586 |
| Tract 4Mesa County | 3,725 | $66,823 |
| Tract 5Mesa County | 3,551 | $25,444 |
| Tract 8.01Mesa County | 4,036 | $57,395 |
| Tract 14.04Mesa County | 4,691 | $109,450 |
| Tract 16Mesa County | 4,444 | $115,560 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Grand Junction) · Census block assignment files
How does Grand Junction compare with other places in Colorado?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Grand Junction is the 542nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 18th-most populous of 272 in Colorado.
Grand Junction ranks 165th of 218 places in Colorado with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 18th | 272 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 35th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 93rd | 221 |
| Median household income | 165th | 218 |
| Per capita income | 129th | 220 |
| Median home value | 150th | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 161st | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 62nd | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 117th | 216 |
| Median age | 95th | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 152nd | 218 |
| Work from home | 133rd | 176 |
| Travel time to work | 193rd | 221 |
Grand Junction's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
Every place in Colorado, sortable · Compare Grand Junction with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Grand Junction?
2 of the 57 figures for Grand Junction on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Grand Junction are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Grand Junction.