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Huerfano County, Colorado
Huerfano County, Colorado. Huerfano County had 7,011 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.9% since 2020, slower than Colorado (+4.1%). It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 08055.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,011
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,820 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,972
Median household income
$52,526
±$5,017 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$247,800
±$67,342 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$838
±$353 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
How many people live in Huerfano County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,820 residents in Huerfano County. The Census Bureau estimates 7,011 for July 1, 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, slower than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,972 over 1,591 square miles of land.
| Measure | Huerfano County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,972 | 5,862,189 | +293 |
| Households | 3,100±214 | 2,374,218 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.20±0.15 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,783±27 | 2,589,053 | −482 |
Huerfano County's population since 2000
From 7,862 in 2000 to 7,011 in 2025: down 10.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Huerfano County?
Huerfano County holds 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Walsenburg with 3,039 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Walsenburg | 3,049 | $51,474 |
|---|---|---|
| La Veta | 862 | $52,804 |
| GardnerGEOID 0829240 | 106 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Huerfano County?
The median resident of Huerfano County is 55.3 years old; 15.6% are under 18 and 34.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 30.6%.
| Measure | Huerfano County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.3±0.6 | 37.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.6%±0.6 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 34.8%±1.3 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 30.6% | 22.5% | −3.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.9%±1.0 pts | 64.8% | +1.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±1.0 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.1%±2.4 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.1%±2.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 26.1%±4.0 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6%±1.7 pts | 7.7% | −6.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.1%±2.1 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.4%±4.3 pts | 45.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.3%±2.7 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0%±2.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
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 Huerfano County earn?
Half of Huerfano County's 3,100 households earn less than $52,526 a year (±$5,017), against $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $46,935 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Huerfano County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,526±$5,017 | $95,470 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,883±$16,469 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,579±$7,105 | $52,636 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.3%±5.5 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 30.9%±20.6 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.0%±4.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.9%±5.9 pts | 93.5% | – |
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 Huerfano County?
Owners occupy 75.1% of Huerfano County's occupied homes and renters 24.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $247,800 by its owner (±$67,342). The median renter pays $838 a month including utilities, and 47.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Huerfano County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $247,800±$67,342 | $539,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $838±$353 | $1,761 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.6%±15.6 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,283±$179 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.1%±4.9 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,783±27 | 2,589,053 | −482 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.4%±3.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.7%±3.0 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.6%±2.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.8%±4.4 pts | 7.0% | – |
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 many new homes is Huerfano County building?
Builders took permits for 47 new housing units across Huerfano County in 2025 (47 single-family), 6.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Huerfano County get to work?
66.6% of Huerfano County's workers drive alone and 24.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.0%.
| Measure | Huerfano County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 41.5%±4.9 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.0%±5.1 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.6%±7.8 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5%±3.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±1.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 24.6%±7.7 pts | 21.0% | +10.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.1 min±4.5 | 25.2 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 are Huerfano County's census tracts?
Huerfano County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $43,377 (Tract 9609.01) to $55,957 (Tract 9609.02).
| Tract 960608055960600 | 3,382±258 | $54,286 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9609.0108055960901 | 1,729±289 | $43,377 |
| Tract 9609.0208055960902 | 1,861±305 | $55,957 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Huerfano County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 44th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 27th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 46th of 64 |
| Median household income | 54th of 64 |
| Median home value | 43rd of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 57th of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 13th of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44th of 64 |
| Median age | 5th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Huerfano County 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.