City · Colorado
Walsenburg, Colorado
Walsenburg, city, in Huerfano County, Colorado. Walsenburg had 3,039 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,049 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,072 (±16). GEOID 0882350.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,039
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,049 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,072 ±16
Median household income
$51,474
±$18,685 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$147,300
±$23,601 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$744
±$399 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Walsenburg and what county is it in?
Walsenburg is a city in Huerfano County, Colorado. It covers 3.0 square miles of land, 1,020 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Walsenburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,039 people lived in Walsenburg on July 1, 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. The 2020 Census counted 3,049 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,072 (±16).
| Measure | Walsenburg | Huerfano County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,072 ±16 | 6,972 | +110 |
| Households | 1,170 ±151 | 3,100 | −293 |
| Average household size | 2.58 ±0.33 | 2.20 | +0.60 |
| Housing units | 1,442 ±136 | 4,783 | −473 |
Walsenburg's population since 2000
From 4,182 in 2000 to 3,039 in 2025: down 27.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Walsenburg 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 Walsenburg?
The median resident of Walsenburg is 41.8 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 21.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 49.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 43.3%.
| Measure | Walsenburg | Huerfano County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 ±8.0 | 55.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.9% ±4.6 pts | 15.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.0% ±4.6 pts | 34.8% | – |
| Male | 53.9% ±4.6 pts | 53.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 43.3% ±8.1 pts | 30.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 49.0% ±7.8 pts | 62.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±2.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.3% ±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.8% ±4.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0% ±3.4 pts | 10.1% | – |
| With a disability | 27.9% ±7.4 pts | 26.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.9% ±2.0 pts | 3.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.2% ±5.1 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.4% ±6.9 pts | 26.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.3% ±4.0 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.0% ±4.1 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±1.1 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 Walsenburg earn?
Half of Walsenburg's 1,170 households earn less than $51,474 a year (±$18,685), against $52,526 in Huerfano County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $36,323 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Walsenburg | Huerfano County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,474 ±$18,685 | $52,526 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,962 ±$10,180 | $78,883 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,616 ±$4,852 | $36,579 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 25.2% ±10.9 pts | 17.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 44.6% ±27.1 pts | 30.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.1% ±11.5 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% ±4.3 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 73.8% ±11.0 pts | 77.9% | – |
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 Walsenburg?
Owners occupy 59.7% of Walsenburg's occupied homes and renters 40.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $147,300 by its owner (±$23,601). The median renter pays $744 a month including utilities, and 51.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Walsenburg | Huerfano County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $147,300 ±$23,601 | $247,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $744 ±$399 | $838 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.2% ±23.5 pts | 47.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $959 ±$117 | $1,283 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.7% ±11.3 pts | 75.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.3% ±11.3 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,442 ±136 | 4,783 | −473 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9% ±6.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.2% ±6.8 pts | 81.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.0% ±4.9 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 42.4% ±9.1 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% ±2.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
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 many new homes is Walsenburg building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Walsenburg in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 1.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.6 across Colorado.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Walsenburg work and get to work?
72.2% of Walsenburg's workers drive alone and 18.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.8 minutes.
| Measure | Walsenburg | Huerfano County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.3% ±9.0 pts | 41.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.5% ±9.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 72.2% ±11.3 pts | 66.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7% ±5.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±1.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.5% ±11.6 pts | 24.6% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.8 min ±4.7 | 21.1 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 Walsenburg?
1 census tract lies mostly in Walsenburg (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9606Huerfano County | 3,382 | $54,286 |
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 Walsenburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Walsenburg compare with other places in Colorado?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Walsenburg is the 6,295th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 96th-most populous of 272 in Colorado.
Walsenburg ranks 202nd 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 | 96th | 272 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 91st | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 141st | 221 |
| Median household income | 202nd | 218 |
| Per capita income | 212th | 220 |
| Median home value | 209th | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 194th | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 11th | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 197th | 216 |
| Median age | 76th | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 183rd | 218 |
| Work from home | 91st | 176 |
| Travel time to work | 193rd | 221 |
Walsenburg's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
Every place in Colorado, sortable · Compare Walsenburg 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 Walsenburg?
16 of the 57 figures for Walsenburg 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 Walsenburg 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 Walsenburg.