Census-designated place · Colorado
Pueblo West, Colorado
Pueblo West, census-designated place, in Pueblo County, Colorado. Pueblo West had 35,681 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,056). GEOID 0862220.
Residents, 2020-2024
35,681
±1,056 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 33,086
Median household income
$96,810
±$10,705 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$397,000
±$10,584 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,345
±$75 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Pueblo West and what county is it in?
Pueblo West is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Pueblo County, Colorado. It covers 49.6 square miles of land, 667 residents per square mile in 2020.
Pueblo West is in the Pueblo, 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 Pueblo West, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Pueblo West's population at 35,681 (±1,056). The 2020 Census counted 33,086 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Pueblo West is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Pueblo West | Pueblo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 35,681 ±1,056 | 169,356 | +3,832 |
| Households | 12,724 ±447 | 68,523 | +1,281 |
| Average household size | 2.78 ±0.10 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,027 ±439 | 73,646 | +1,105 |
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 Pueblo West?
The median resident of Pueblo West is 40.9 years old; 24.3% are under 18 and 17.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 29.5%. 3.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pueblo West | Pueblo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 ±1.3 | 40.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.3% ±1.6 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.6% ±1.1 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Male | 49.1% ±1.5 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 29.5% ±2.4 pts | 42.1% | +3.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.5% ±2.5 pts | 51.0% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | +0.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±0.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.9% ±1.0 pts | 4.1% | +1.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.6% ±1.7 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.9% ±1.1 pts | 8.8% | – |
| With a disability | 13.1% ±1.3 pts | 17.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0% ±1.1 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.0% ±1.8 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.7% ±2.2 pts | 25.6% | +3.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.9% ±1.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.7% ±1.3 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 Pueblo West earn?
Half of Pueblo West's 12,724 households earn less than $96,810 a year (±$10,705), against $64,010 in Pueblo County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $88,060 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pueblo West | Pueblo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,810 ±$10,705 | $64,010 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $115,807 ±$6,396 | $84,455 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,444 ±$2,355 | $34,777 | +$4,553 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.0% ±1.5 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.5% ±3.4 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.3% ±1.9 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% ±0.8 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.2% ±1.7 pts | 89.1% | – |
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 Pueblo West?
Owners occupy 87.3% of Pueblo West's occupied homes and renters 12.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $397,000 by its owner (±$10,584). The median renter pays $1,345 a month including utilities, and 41.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pueblo West | Pueblo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $397,000 ±$10,584 | $291,300 | +$124,155 |
| Median gross rent | $1,345 ±$75 | $1,111 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.3% ±8.5 pts | 44.9% | +11.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,942 ±$83 | $1,624 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.3% ±1.9 pts | 68.9% | +5.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.7% ±1.9 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Housing units | 13,027 ±439 | 73,646 | +1,105 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2% ±2.7 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.8% ±2.5 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.7% ±0.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.8% ±2.1 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8% ±1.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
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 Pueblo West work and get to work?
78.3% of Pueblo West's workers drive alone and 11.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Pueblo West | Pueblo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.8% ±2.1 pts | 55.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±1.3 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.3% ±2.5 pts | 79.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9% ±1.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.6% ±1.9 pts | 8.6% | +7.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.1 min ±1.2 | 21.9 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 Pueblo West?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Pueblo West, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $65,227 (Tract 29.12) to $145,580 (Tract 29.23).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 29.06Pueblo County | 4,558 | $97,563 |
| Tract 29.14Pueblo County | 3,864 | $82,585 |
| Tract 29.21Pueblo County | 4,714 | $84,258 |
| Tract 29.13Pueblo County | 3,438 | $109,615 |
| Tract 29.16Pueblo County | 2,850 | $76,635 |
| Tract 29.15Pueblo County | 2,786 | $80,641 |
| Tract 29.22Pueblo County | 3,304 | $95,341 |
| Tract 29.11Pueblo County | 2,746 | $103,170 |
| Tract 29.17Pueblo County | 3,374 | $125,441 |
| Tract 29.12Pueblo County | 2,137 | $65,227 |
| Tract 29.23Pueblo County | 2,032 | $145,580 |
| Tract 29.20Pueblo County | 2,875 | $68,850 |
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 Pueblo West) · Census block assignment files
How does Pueblo West compare with other places in Colorado?
Pueblo West ranks 90th of 218 places in Colorado with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 26th | 220 |
| Residents per square mile | 172nd | 221 |
| Median household income | 90th | 218 |
| Per capita income | 126th | 220 |
| Median home value | 149th | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 137th | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 108th | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 135th | 216 |
| Median age | 88th | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 40th | 218 |
| Work from home | 135th | 176 |
| Travel time to work | 75th | 221 |
Pueblo West's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
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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 Pueblo West?
8 of the 57 figures for Pueblo West 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 Pueblo West 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' school search.