Town · Colorado
Walsh, Colorado
Walsh, town, in Baca County, Colorado. Walsh had 513 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 543 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 492 (±124). GEOID 0882460.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
513
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 543 · ACS 2020-2024: 492 ±124
Median household income
$24,196
±$15,214 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$85,000
±$64,191 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$566
±$373 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Walsh and what county is it in?
Walsh is a town in Baca County, Colorado. It covers 0.4 square miles of land, 1,215 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 Walsh, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 513 people lived in Walsh on July 1, 2025, down 5.5% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. The 2020 Census counted 543 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 492 (±124).
| Measure | Walsh | Baca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 492 ±124 | 3,428 | no clear change |
| Households | 289 ±70 | 1,657 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.64 ±0.22 | 2.02 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 368 ±75 | 1,983 | no clear change |
Walsh's population since 2000
From 723 in 2000 to 513 in 2025: down 29.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Walsh 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 Walsh?
The median resident of Walsh is 57.1 years old; 12.2% are under 18 and 37.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.0%.
| Measure | Walsh | Baca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.1 ±11.6 | 43.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 12.2% ±5.6 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 37.2% ±11.3 pts | 25.8% | – |
| Male | 52.2% ±7.9 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.0% ±9.1 pts | 10.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.4% ±9.8 pts | 82.8% | +20.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±8.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±8.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±1.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±8.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±3.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±8.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.3% ±8.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.8% ±5.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0% ±5.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
| With a disability | 33.1% ±10.5 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.4% ±9.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.0% ±12.0 pts | 87.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.4% ±7.6 pts | 24.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.3% ±5.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 98.6% ±2.3 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±8.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
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 Walsh earn?
Half of Walsh's 289 households earn less than $24,196 a year (±$15,214), against $46,215 in Baca County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 the median was $41,824 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $17,628 after inflation. 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Walsh | Baca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $24,196 ±$15,214 | $46,215 | −$17,628 |
| Mean household income | $44,402 ±$8,530 | $64,396 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,839 ±$4,466 | $30,779 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 27.2% ±12.1 pts | 24.6% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 32.1% ±37.3 pts | 27.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.4% ±12.7 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 84.8% ±10.8 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.0% ±11.1 pts | 83.9% | – |
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 Walsh?
Owners occupy 57.4% of Walsh's occupied homes and renters 42.6%.
| Measure | Walsh | Baca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $85,000 ±$64,191 | $122,900 | – |
| Median gross rent | $566 ±$373 | $592 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.5% ±21.8 pts | 40.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,219 ±$666 | $1,115 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.4% ±12.9 pts | 71.5% | −19.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.6% ±12.9 pts | 28.5% | – |
| Housing units | 368 ±75 | 1,983 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±22.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.0% ±14.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.6% ±11.1 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.0% ±5.2 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±10.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.3% ±5.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.8% ±6.0 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.5% ±8.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
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 Walsh building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Walsh in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Walsh work and get to work?
82.5% of Walsh's workers drive alone and 14.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.1 minutes.
| Measure | Walsh | Baca County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 45.4% ±10.9 pts | 56.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.5% ±1.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.5% ±9.5 pts | 80.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 0.0% ±19.5 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±19.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±2.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.9% ±8.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.1 min ±4.6 | 12.1 min | – |
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 Walsh?
No census tract lies mostly in Walsh; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9646Baca County | 1,363 | $45,813 |
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 Walsh) · Census block assignment files
How does Walsh compare with other places in Colorado?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Walsh is the 13,091st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 194th-most populous of 272 in Colorado.
Walsh is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 194th | 272 |
Walsh's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
Every place in Colorado, sortable · Compare Walsh 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 Walsh?
25 of the 57 figures for Walsh 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 Walsh 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 Walsh.