County · Colorado
Pueblo County, Colorado
Pueblo County, Colorado. Pueblo County had 169,277 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Colorado (+4.1%). It holds 10 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 7 census-designated) and 58 census tracts. GEOID 08101.
Pueblo County is the county of the Pueblo, CO metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
169,277
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 168,162 · ACS 2020-2024: 169,356
Median household income
$64,010
±$2,208 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$291,300
±$6,009 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,111
±$26 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
How many people live in Pueblo County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 168,162 residents in Pueblo County. The Census Bureau estimates 169,277 for July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 169,356 over 2,387 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pueblo County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 169,356 | 5,862,189 | +3,374 |
| Households | 68,523±559 | 2,374,218 | +4,209 |
| Average household size | 2.39±0.02 | 2.42 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 73,646±113 | 2,589,053 | +2,423 |
Pueblo County's population since 2000
From 141,472 in 2000 to 169,277 in 2025: up 19.7%. 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 Pueblo County?
Pueblo County holds 10 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 7 census-designated places. The largest is Pueblo with 110,404 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Pueblo | 111,876 | $56,664 |
|---|---|---|
| Pueblo West | 33,086 | $96,810 |
| Colorado CityGEOID 0815935 | 2,237 | $44,868 |
| Blende | 788 | $52,667 |
| AvondaleGEOID 0804165 | 594 | $96,391 |
| Beulah ValleyGEOID 0806602 | 518 | $52,796 |
| Salt Creek | 507 | $51,714 |
| BooneGEOID 0807795 | 305 | $77,793 |
| VinelandGEOID 0881305 | 269 | not published |
| RyeGEOID 0866895 | 206 | 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 Pueblo County?
The median resident of Pueblo County is 40.4 years old; 21.8% are under 18 and 19.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 42.1%. 4.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pueblo County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4±0.3 | 37.7 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 21.8%±0.1 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.7%±0.1 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 42.1% | 22.5% | −0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.0%±0.4 pts | 64.8% | −1.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | +0.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 3.2% | +0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.1%±0.5 pts | 9.8% | +1.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.1%±0.8 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8%±0.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 17.4%±0.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2%±0.4 pts | 7.7% | −1.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8%±0.7 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.6%±1.0 pts | 45.7% | +3.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.2%±0.7 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±0.4 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 Pueblo County earn?
Half of Pueblo County's 68,523 households earn less than $64,010 a year (±$2,208), against $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 the median was $57,576 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,434 after inflation. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pueblo County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,010±$2,208 | $95,470 | +$6,434 |
| Mean household income | $84,455±$2,341 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,777±$918 | $52,636 | +$3,947 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.6%±1.0 pts | 9.4% | −4.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.3%±2.4 pts | 11.1% | −8.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.7%±1.2 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.1%±1.0 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 Pueblo County?
Owners occupy 68.9% of Pueblo County's occupied homes and renters 31.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $291,300 by its owner (±$6,009). The median renter pays $1,111 a month including utilities, and 44.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pueblo County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $291,300±$6,009 | $539,400 | +$88,728 |
| Median gross rent | $1,111±$26 | $1,761 | +$91 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.9%±3.0 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,624±$37 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.9%±1.2 pts | 66.2% | +4.2 pts |
| Housing units | 73,646±113 | 2,589,053 | +2,423 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6%±0.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.1%±1.0 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.8%±0.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.8%±1.1 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 Pueblo County building?
Builders took permits for 226 new housing units across Pueblo County in 2025 (226 single-family), 1.3 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 Pueblo County get to work?
79.0% of Pueblo County's workers drive alone and 8.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Pueblo County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.4%±0.9 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±0.6 pts | 4.6% | −2.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 79.0%±1.2 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4%±0.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.6%±0.8 pts | 21.0% | +5.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.9 min±0.6 | 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 Pueblo County's census tracts?
Pueblo County is divided into 58 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $27,660 (Tract 12) to $145,580 (Tract 29.23).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Pueblo County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 10th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 39th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th of 64 |
| Median household income | 44th of 64 |
| Median home value | 39th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 35th of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 17th of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48th of 64 |
| Median age | 42nd 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
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 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.