Community Profiles

Mesa County is a unique community.

Located on the western border of Colorado, Mesa County spans 3,313 square miles, about 70% of which is public land including the Colorado National Monument and Grand Mesa National Forest. Spanning the region is the Grand Valley, the most densely populated area on Colorado’s Western Slope, covering more than 38 square miles at an elevation of 4,586 feet.

Mesa County’s most populous city, Grand Junction, lies in the central region of the Grand Valley and makes up about 42% of the county population. The county also includes smaller communities, such as Fruita, Clifton, Palisade, and many others.

Grand Junction is a regional hub for healthcare, the largest between Denver and Salt Lake City, serving a population of over 500,000 people in western Colorado and eastern Utah.

Innovative business and career-building opportunities, big-city amenities with a small-town atmosphere, and abundant outdoor recreation all contribute to making this a great place to live, work, and play.

In this section, we provide a picture of the population demographics and economic characteristics of the county as a whole, as well as for each community individually. This overview gives community leaders a better understanding of those they serve.

Mesa County Profile

Quality of Life.

An exceptional quality of life is a priority for the community in Mesa County. Quality of life is the measure of well-being for a population or an individual in the context of their health, environment, and opportunities.

In the 2022 Tell Us Community Survey, residents provided their perspective on quality of life in Mesa County, including evaluations of Mesa County as a good place to visit, live, work, raise children, and retire. The ultimate aim of these quality of life metrics is a community where all residents have the opportunity to thrive.

2022

QUALITY OF LIFE (2020 & 2022)

MY COMMUNITY IS A GOOD PLACE TO …

Data

QUALITY OF LIFE (2020 & 2022)

MY COMMUNITY IS A GOOD PLACE TO …

Region	Live	Raise Children	Retire	Visit	Work
Mesa County	62.0%	49.0%	59.0%	73.0%	39.0%
United States	71.0%	70.0%	56.0%	57.0%	54.0%

Sources: Mesa County Tell Us Community Survey, 2022

ETC Institute 2020

Community Report

Tellus Community Survey 2022

Overall, 58% of residents agreed that Mesa County provides a good quality of life.

Population Growth and Age Distribution

Population Growth - Growing Population

Mesa County is a growing community. Over the last decade, Mesa County’s total population has increased by about 10,000 people. The increase was slow from 2013 to 2017, and accelerated starting in 2018. From 2018 to 2022, Mesa County had a population growth rate similar to the statewide rate, about 1% each year.

Trend

Mesa County Population growth since 2013

Comparison

Population growth comparison 2014

Data

Mesa County Population

2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
147,432	147,509	147,834	148,166	148,798	149,998	151,218	152,962	154,685	156,131	157,316

Population growth comparison since

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%	4.7%	6.2%	8.0%	9.6%	11.0%	11.8%	12.7%	13.5%
Mesa County	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%	0.5%	0.9%	1.7%	2.6%	3.8%	4.9%	5.9%	6.7%
United States	0.0%	0.8%	1.6%	2.3%	3.0%	3.6%	4.2%	4.8%	5.8%	6.3%	6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S0101; AGE AND SEX 2023

Components of Population Change

Population growth consists of both natural increase and net migration. Natural increase is the number of births minus deaths, and net migration is the number of people moving in minus those moving out.

Over the last decade, natural increase has been trending downward as both annual births have decreased and annual deaths have increased. With natural increase dropping, net migration has accounted for an increasing share of population growth. In recent years, net migration has accounted for the entirety of population growth in Mesa County, without which the county population would be shrinking.

Trend

NATURAL INCREASE AND NET MIGRATION, Mesa County

Data

NATURAL INCREASE AND NET MIGRATION, Mesa County

	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Natural Increase	476	378	334	232	138	130	61	-117	-371	-567
Net Migration	-489	-428	564	1340	1664	1769	1001	958	1744	1669

Source: Colorado Department of Local Affairs, State Demography Office Vintage 2023

Though the county has had consistently higher inward migration since about 2015, there has not been a corresponding increase in annual births. The two primary factors contributing to these trends are:

1. A heavy prevalence of older adults moving to the county and
2. A statewide increase in access to birth control.

From 2010 to 2020, the age distribution of those moving to Mesa County has heavily consisted of older adults beyond child-bearing years. This trend is significantly different from the statewide distribution.

2010-2020

Net Migration by Age Group From 2010 to 2020, Contribution to population increase

Data

Net Migration by Age Group From 2010 to 2020, Contribution to population increase

Region	0 to 44 years old	45 and older
Colorado	77.0%	23.0%
Mesa County	53.5%	46.5%

Source: Colorado Department of Local Affairs, State Demography Office Vintage 2023

The annual birth count has been decreasing since about 2008, the same year the state began expanding access to long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). Across the state, this has had a profound impact on decreasing the number of unintended pregnancies, and this impact has been equally significant in Mesa County.

The impact to the birth rate has been primarily concentrated among young women with low income. From 2008 to 2022, births among women under 25 with less than $35,000 in annual household income dropped by over half, compared to only a 12% decrease among all other women.

Alongside the decreasing number of annual births, the death count in Mesa County has been steadily increasing since about 2015. This increase likely has been impacted by the influx of older adults moving to the area. From 2020 to 2022, the death rate was notably higher than previous years, likely related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Median Age

Mesa County has an aging population. The median age has been steadily increasing over the past decade, which is usually a result of longer life expectancies and lower birth rates. In Mesa County, this is also affected by the inward migration of older adults.

Median age is increasing both statewide and nationally, but it is increasing at a faster rate in Mesa County.

2023

Median Age

Trend

Median Age

Data

Median Age

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	36.1	36.2	36.3	36.4	36.5	36.6	36.7	36.9	37.1	37.3	37.5
Mesa County	38.2	38.2	38.4	38.8	38.9	39.1	39.7	40.0	40.3	40.6	40.8
United States	37.3	37.4	37.6	37.7	37.8	37.9	38.1	38.2	38.4	38.5	38.7

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B01002; MEDIAN AGE BY SEX 2023

As the median age increases, older adults are making up a larger share of the population. As this trend continues, a greater number of adults will likely retire out of the workforce than new workers will enter the workforce to replace them. This shift in the age distribution will have lasting implications for the community in a variety of sectors including:

• housing,
• the local economy,
• education, and
• older adults care services.

Comparison

SHARE OF THE POPULATION BY AGE GROUP, MESA COUNTY

Data

SHARE OF THE POPULATION BY AGE GROUP, MESA COUNTY

Year	25 to 65	65+	Under 25
2013	51.0%	16.3%	32.7%
2023	47.5%	23.1%	29.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B01002; MEDIAN AGE BY SEX 2013 and 2023

Race and Ethnicity

The majority of people in Mesa County identify as non-Hispanic white, 80% in 2022. The next most prevalent group are those identifying as Hispanic or Latino of any race, 15% in 2022. The additional 5% includes people from a variety of race categories.

For the purposes of statistical trends and actionable insights, this report includes insights on “People of Color,” a composite group including both Hispanic or Latino people of any race and non-Hispanic people of color, including but not limited to American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, and Multiracial people.

Over the past decade, People of Color have made up a steadily increasing share of the population, from 17% in 2013 to 20% in 2022. This change is being driven primarily by increasing diversity in the younger population. People of Color make up nearly a third of those under age 25, compared to only about 10% among those age 65 and older.

2023

Racial and Ethnic Representation Mesa County

2023

Race	Non Hispanic	Hispanic
American Indian and Alaska Native alone	0.6%	0.9%
Asian alone	1.0%	0.1%
Black or African American alone	0.7%	0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander alone	0.1%	0.0%
White alone	80.1%	13.5%
Two or more	1.9%	0.7%

Ethnicity	Percent
Hispanic	15.5%
Non-Hispanic White Alone	80.1%
People of Color or Hispanic	19.9%
People of color, Non-Hispanic	4.4%

Source: Colorado Department of Local Affairs, State Demography Office

2022

Racial and Ethnic Representation Mesa County

2022

Race	Non Hispanic	Hispanic
American Indian and Alaska Native alone	0.6%	0.9%
Asian alone	1.0%	0.1%
Black or African American alone	0.7%	0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander alone	0.1%	0.0%
White alone	80.5%	13.2%
Two or more	1.8%	0.7%

Ethnicity	Percent
Hispanic	15.3%
Non-Hispanic White Alone	80.5%
People of Color or Hispanic	19.5%
People of color, Non-Hispanic	4.3%

Source: Colorado Department of Local Affairs, State Demography Office

2021

Racial and Ethnic Representation Mesa County

2021

Race	Non Hispanic	Hispanic
American Indian and Alaska Native alone	0.7%	0.9%
Asian alone	0.9%	0.1%
Black or African American alone	0.7%	0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander alone	0.1%	0.0%
White alone	80.6%	13.1%
Two or more	1.8%	0.7%

Ethnicity	Percent
Hispanic	15.2%
Non-Hispanic White Alone	80.6%
People of Color or Hispanic	19.4%
People of color, Non-Hispanic	4.3%

Source: Colorado Department of Local Affairs, State Demography Office

2023

Ethnic Diversity

Source: Colorado Department of Local Affairs, State Demography Office

2022

Ethnic Diversity

Source: Colorado Department of Local Affairs, State Demography Office

2021

Ethnic Diversity

Source: Colorado Department of Local Affairs, State Demography Office

Over the past decade, People of Color have made up a steadily increasing share of the population, from 17% in 2013 to 20% in 2022. This change is being driven primarily by increasing diversity in the younger population. People of Color make up nearly a third of those under 25 years old, compared to only about 10% among those 65 and older.

People of Color or Hispanic

The data source People of Color or Hispanic trends is the American Community Surevey, not the Colorado State Demography Office. They use different methodologies, as such, the numbers for Colorado and Mesa County above differ sligthly.

In 2020 the question used to identify race and ethinicity changed slightly. When making comparisions of pre 2020 to post 2020 please be aware of this. Dispite the questions change case the trend of increasing People of Color or Hispanic is clearly present.

Trend

People of color or Hispanic by Year

Data

People of color or Hispanic by Year

name	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	30.3%	30.6%	30.9%	31.0%	31.4%	31.7%	31.9%	32.5%	33.2%	33.8%	34.3%
Mesa County	17.3%	17.6%	17.9%	18.0%	18.2%	18.5%	18.6%	19.1%	19.8%	20.4%	21.0%
United States	36.7%	37.2%	37.7%	38.0%	38.5%	38.9%	39.3%	39.9%	40.6%	41.1%	41.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: B01001H; SEX BY AGE (WHITE ALONE, NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO), and B01003; TOTAL POPULATION 2022

2023

PEOPLE OF COLOR Within Age Group, Mesa County - 2023

Data

PEOPLE OF COLOR Within Age Group, Mesa County - 2023

Region	Under 25	25 to 65	65+
Colorado	41.0%	50.4%	8.5%
Mesa County	43.8%	45.7%	10.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04; SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2022

Spanish Speaking Households

In 2022, about 5% of Mesa County residents reported speaking Spanish at home; this is about a third of Hispanic residents. Among these, 30% said they speak English “less than very well,” which is about 2,300 residents five years or older.

Visual

POPULATION AGE 5+ WHO SPEAK SPANISH AT HOME

2023

Trend

POPULATION AGE 5+ WHO SPEAK SPANISH AT HOME

Data

POPULATION AGE 5+ WHO SPEAK SPANISH AT HOME

Region	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	11.8%	11.9%	11.8%	11.8%	11.7%	11.2%	11.1%	11.0%	11.0%
Mesa County	5.6%	5.4%	5.2%	5.7%	5.4%	5.1%	4.9%	5.0%	5.3%
United States	13.0%	13.1%	13.2%	13.3%	13.4%	13.2%	13.3%	13.3%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1601; LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME 2022

Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

National, statewide, and local data collection efforts often lack sufficient information related to sexual orientation or gender identity.

The limited data currently available on sexual orientation and gender identity presents a challenge in meaningfully describing the local LGBTQ+ community in a way that would help in highlighting community resources and identifying areas in need of community action.

Nationally, about 4.5% of the population identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, 4.6% in Colorado and 3.7% in Utah. Based on these percentages and the likelihood that there is a similar prevalence locally, there are somewhere in the range of 5,700 to 7,200 residents identify as LGBTQ+ in Mesa County.

The most robust data available about LGBTQ+ residents of Mesa County comes from the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey for high schoolers. 24.5% of survey respondents identified as LGBTQ+.

Recent statewide survey data from the Williams Institute indicates the following are some characteristics of LGBTQ+ Coloradans which are likely to be similar in Mesa County:

• LGBTQ+ individuals tend to be younger with an average age of 37 compared to non-LGBTQ+ individuals with an average age of 47.
• LGBTQ+ individuals are more likely to have a household income that is less than $24,000.
• LGBTQ+ individuals are twice as likely to experience food insecurity, 27% compared to 15%.

Source: LGBT Demographic Data Interactive. UCLA School Of Law.

Understanding the experiences and characteristics of different communities in Mesa County is a priority for local community leaders, which can help to shape better organizational capacity and benefit those they serve.

Disability

In 2022, about 15% of the population in Mesa County had one or more disabling conditions. This rate is higher than the Colorado and U.S. rates; however, this is unsurprising given the higher share of older adults in Mesa County.

Disability Definitions

• Hearing difficulty deaf or having serious difficulty hearing.
• Vision difficulty blind or having serious difficulty seeing, even when wearing glasses.
• Cognitive difficulty Because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, having difficulty remembering, concentrating, or making decisions.
• Ambulatory difficulty Having serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
• Self-care difficulty Having difficulty bathing or dressing.
• Independent living difficulty Because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, having difficulty doing errands alone such as visiting a doctor’s office or shopping.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Poplation with Disability By Type, Mesa County 2023

Disability	Percent
Ambulatory difficulty	7.2%
Cognitive difficulty	7.0%
Independent living difficulty	6.2%
Hearing difficulty	5.0%
Vision difficulty	3.0%
Self-care difficulty	2.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1810; DISABILITY CHARACTERISTICS 2023

2023

POPULATION WITH A DISABILITY (2023) Among Civilian Nonistitutionalize Population

Trend

POPULATION WITH A DISABILITY Among Civilian Nonistitutionalize Population

Data

POPULATION WITH A DISABILITY Among Civilian Nonistitutionalize Population

Region	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	10.4%	10.4%	10.6%	10.6%	10.6%	10.8%	10.8%	11.0%	11.2%
Mesa County	13.8%	14.3%	14.7%	14.6%	15.0%	15.1%	15.1%	15.3%	15.3%
United States	12.4%	12.5%	12.6%	12.6%	12.6%	12.7%	12.6%	12.9%	13.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1810; DISABILITY CHARACTERISTICS 2023

2023

Mesa County Residents: Percent with Disability by Age 2023

Among Civilian Nonistitutionalize Population

Data

Mesa County Residents: Percent with Disability by Age 2023

Among Civilian Nonistitutionalize Population

Region	5 to 17	18 to 34	35 to 64	65 to 74	75 and older
Mesa County	5.9%	8.4%	15.0%	24.9%	49.6%
Colorado	5.1%	7.4%	10.4%	20.8%	44.3%
United States	6.1%	7.7%	12.4%	24.0%	46.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1810; DISABILITY CHARACTERISTICS 2023

Educational Attainment

Among adults 25 and older, the rate of high school completion in Mesa County and Colorado is about 92%, which is higher than the national rate of 89%.

Adults, 25+, with HS Degree or Equivalent

	2017	2019	2023
Colorado	91.1%	91.7%	92.8%
Mesa County	90.2%	90.5%	92.4%
United States	87.3%	88.0%	89.4%

Source: Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates, Table: B15003; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT FOR THE POPULATION 25 YEARS AND OVER 2023

Adults, 18-24, with Bachelor’s Degree

	2017	2019	2023
Mesa County	4.5%	7.3%	7.9%
Colorado	11.5%	12.6%	14.3%
United States	10.5%	11.2%	12.9%

Source: Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates, Table: S1501; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2023

Historically, Mesa County has significantly trailed both the state of Colorado and the U.S. in the share of adults with bachelor’s degrees or greater.

However, the prevalence of adults with higher education in Mesa County has increased. Over the last decade, the share of young adults with a bachelor’s degree has nearly doubled.

This prevalence has increased even among older age groups, likely impacted by the higher educational attainment of those moving to the area in recent years.

2023

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT (ADULTS 25+) IN Mesa County ( 2023 )

Data

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT (ADULTS 25+) IN Mesa County ( 2023 )

	Mesa County	Colorado	United States
Less than high school	7.6%	7.2%	10.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B15003; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT FOR THE POPULATION 25 YEARS AND OVER 2023

Economic Characteristics

Employment

In Mesa County, a smaller share of the population 16 and older participates in the labor force compared to both Colorado and the U.S. This is expected given the notably higher share of adults 65 and older in Mesa County.

Mesa County’s unemployment rate peaked in 2010 at 10.8%, and again recently in 2020 at 7.5%. In 2019, nine years after Mesa County’s 2010 unemployment rate spike, the unemployment rate returned to levels similar to those of pre-2010 years. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic raised the unemployment rate again, but the effect was short-lived with rates returning to pre-pandemic levels by 2022.

2023

DECEMBER 2024 UNEMPLOYMENT RATES

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UNEMPLOYMENT RATE, MESA COUNTY

Annual Average

Data

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE, MESA COUNTY

Annual Average

2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
3.9%	9.3%	10.8%	9.9%	9.2%	8.2%	6.2%	5.6%	5.4%	3.7%	3.8%	3.3%	7.5%	5.7%	3.4%	3.4%

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Civilian Unemployment Rate U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Unemployment Rates for States Mesa County Workforce Center. Workforce Center Dashboard Statistics Data Request.

Mesa County Workforce Center, Workforce Center Dashboard Statistics [Data File]. Obtained through personal communication

Here we report the county’s unemployment rate based on statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. At the County, State, and National levels, the BLS is the gold standard measure of unemployment, and the data available is very up to date, including 2023. In other parts of the report, we report the unemployment rate from the Census American Community Survey. This survey has a longer lag in it’s reporting, usually 1-2 years, and is less comprehensive than the BLS. However, the American Community Survey reports unemployment by county subsection such as demographic groups and city.

2023

POPULATION 16+ IN CIVILIAN LABOR FORCE

Trend

POPULATION 16+ IN CIVILIAN LABOR FORCE

Data

POPULATION 16+ IN CIVILIAN LABOR FORCE

name	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	69.0%	68.7%	68.4%	68.2%	68.2%	68.3%	68.4%	68.2%	68.5%	68.6%	68.6%
Mesa County	63.1%	63.2%	63.3%	63.2%	62.7%	62.6%	62.2%	61.9%	61.7%	61.6%	61.2%
United States	64.3%	63.9%	63.7%	63.5%	63.4%	63.3%	63.4%	63.4%	63.6%	63.5%	63.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2301; EMPLOYMENT STATUS 2023

Household Income

Minimum Wage

Minimum wage increased by 75% between 2015 and 2024, from $8.23 to $14.42 per hour.

The median household income in Mesa County is lower than that of both Colorado and the U.S. Median incomes span a wide range across Mesa County communities, from $55,108 in Clifton to $106,201 in the rural western region containing Loma and Mack.

Median income rose notably in recent years, both for the county as a whole and in each of the various communities profiled in this report. The county-wide median income in 2022 was $68,077, a 27% increase from the median in 2018.

Community	2023 Median Income ($)	Change since 2018
Grand Junction	$66,676	27.0%
Fruita	$77,680	32.7%
Redlands	$97,500	24.9%
Clifton	$54,301	25.0%
Fruitvale	$76,339	20.2%
Orchard Mesa	$76,173	51.7%
Palisade	$61,655	77.3%
Rural East	$89,151	34.1%
Rural South	$84,861	9.8%
Rural West	$103,949	50.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1901; INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2023

Region Comparisons

Median Household Income

Mesa County

Median Household Income

MESA COUNTY

Data

Median Household Income

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	58,433	59,448	60,629	62,520	65,458	68,811	72,331	75,231	80,184	87,598	92,470
Mesa County	49,471	48,610	49,322	50,070	51,971	53,683	55,379	57,157	62,127	68,077	71,485
United States	53,046	53,482	53,889	55,322	57,652	60,293	62,843	64,994	69,021	75,149	78,538

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1901; INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2023

SNAP Usage

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of families in need so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.

2023

Household receiving snap

Trend

Household receiving snap

Data

Household receiving snap

Name	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	8.7%	8.6%	8.2%	8.0%	7.5%	7.2%	7.4%	7.6%	8.0%
Mesa County	11.3%	11.7%	11.3%	11.5%	10.8%	9.7%	9.6%	10.1%	10.6%
United States	13.2%	13.0%	12.6%	12.2%	11.7%	11.4%	11.4%	11.5%	11.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2201; FOOD STAMPS/SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) 2023

Poverty

Nationwide, the prevalence of poverty has been slowly decreasing since about 2016. This has also been true for Mesa County, with the share of the population impacted by poverty dropping from nearly 16% in 2018 to nearly 12% in 2022. See Poverty section in Economic Stabilityfor an in depth analysis on poverty in Mesa County.

Trend

TOTAL POVERTY PERCENT OF HOUSEHOLDS

Data

TOTAL POVERTY PERCENT OF HOUSEHOLDS

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	13.2%	13.1%	12.7%	12.2%	11.5%	10.9%	10.3%	9.8%	9.6%	9.6%	9.4%
Mesa County	14.7%	15.8%	15.6%	16.3%	16.0%	15.7%	14.2%	13.0%	11.9%	11.5%	11.2%
United States	15.4%	15.6%	15.5%	15.1%	14.6%	14.1%	13.4%	12.8%	12.6%	12.5%	12.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1701; POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2023

Housing Cost Burden

Price of Housing

The price of housing in Mesa County, both owning and renting, has increased significantly in the last 7 years relative to the median income. For more information about trends in housing costs, See the Housing section of Neighborhood and Built Enviorment for more information.

Renters pay a higher percentage of their income for housing expenses than homeowners in every community in Mesa County except the Rural South region. Nearly half of renters throughout the county are experiencing a housing cost burden, defined as paying 30% or more of their income towards rent.

2023

Renter-occupied housing

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Renter-occupied housing

Data

Renter-occupied housing

	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Mesa County	28.3%	30.3%	30.9%	32.0%	33.0%	32.8%	31.8%	30.9%	29.6%	28.2%	28.1%
Colorado	34.6%	35.2%	35.7%	35.6%	35.3%	35.1%	34.8%	33.8%	33.9%	33.8%	33.7%
United States	35.1%	35.6%	36.1%	36.4%	36.2%	36.2%	36.0%	35.6%	35.4%	35.2%	35.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04; SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2023

Percent of Household that are housing cost burden. (2023)

Region	Percent Renters	Total Household Burdened	Renter household Burdened
Mesa County	28.1%	31.6%	49.1%
Colorado	33.7%	33.4%	52.2%
United States	35.0%	31.7%	50.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04; SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2023

Communities

Fast Facts: Communities in Mesa County (2023)

	Population	% of Mesa County Population.	% Hispanic Residents	Median Age	% Completed High School	% Completed Bachelors+	Unemployment	Median Income
Mesa County	157,316	100.0%	15.2%	41	92.4%	30.6%	5.1%	$71,485
Clifton	19,746	12.6%	25.4%	35	83.9%	11.8%	9.5%	$54,301
Fruita	13,578	8.6%	9.4%	41	94.5%	31.1%	2.0%	$77,680
Fruitvale	7,998	5.1%	13.1%	42	93.6%	27.1%	3.5%	$76,339
Grand Junction	67,027	42.6%	16.6%	40	93.2%	36.1%	4.5%	$66,676
Orchard Mesa	6,597	4.2%	9.3%	45	94.1%	21.2%	6.2%	$76,173
Palisade	2,580	1.6%	12.2%	51	90.5%	30.4%	6.2%	$61,655
Redlands	8,771	5.6%	7.4%	48	97.5%	47.9%	5.2%	$97,500
Rural West	8,222	5.2%	9.7%	43	95.0%	33.4%	6.9%	$103,949
Rural East	3,602	2.3%	7.5%	41	93.4%	25.8%	6.3%	$89,151
Rural South	4,946	3.1%	5.0%	55	96.9%	32.6%	1.3%	$84,861

Source: Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates, Tables: B01001, B03003, B01002, S1501, S2301, and S1901 2023

Mesa County (2023)

Fast Facts

• Median age: 40.8
• Total population: 157,316 (2023)
• Hispanic or Latino: 15.2%
• Educational attainment for adults 25 and over
  • High school diploma: 92.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 30.6%
• Unemployment rate (2023) 5.1%
• Median household income: $71,485

Household Composition

• Total households: 64,559
• Households with children: 27.0% (17,431 households)
• Households with resident age 60 or over: 46.5% (30,020 households)
• Single female households with children: 5.0% (3,211 households)
• Households that rent 28.1%

Housing Burden

Households that are housing burden are defined to be when more than 30% of income is used for housing.

• All Households: 31.6%
• Rentors: 49.1% (8,347)
• Owners: 25.2% (11,696)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2023

Population Demographics and Economic Characteristics

The total population in Mesa County has grown every year since 2015, by about 1200 residents each year. Over this period the median age increased to 40.8 in 2023. This is likely a result of lower birth rates and a heavy prevalence of older adults moving to the area.

As of 2023, 46.5% of all households include residents 60 and older and 27.0% include children. 5.0% of all households are female single parent households. The ratio of single female households with children to other households with children is 1 to 4.4 households.

The share of the population who identify as Hispanic or Latino is also growing, up to 15.2% in 2023. This will likely continue given that the youngest generations are the most diverse.

The median household income has risen rapidly in recent years, increasing by 29% since 2019. In the years prior, 2015 to 2018, the median income had only increased by 12%. This trend was likely impacted by the addition of more well-resourced households moving to the area, as well as COVID-19 pandemic response programs and rapidly increasing inflation.

Unemployment also dropped in recent years, from 6.9 during the pandemic to 5.1 percent in 2023 (American Community Census Table S2301).

Clifton (2023)

Fast Facts

• Total Population: 19,746
• Hispanic/Latino: 25.4%
• Median Age: 35.2
  • This increased from 32.8 years in 2019 indicating a somewhat aging population.
• Educational Attainment (Adults 25 and older)
  • High School Diploma: 83.9%
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher: 11.8%
• Employment Status: Unemployment in 2023 9.5%
• Median Income: increased from $43,452 in 2019 to $54,301 in 2023.
  • $17,184 less than Mesa County’s median income. Median incomes increased from $43,452 in 2019 to $54,301 in 2023.

Household Composition

• Total households: 7,598
• Households with children: 36.0% (2,735 households)
• Households with resident age 60 or over: 35.3% (2,682 households)
• Single female households with children: 10.5% (794 households)
• Households that rent 27.7%

Housing Burden

Households that are housing burden are defined to be when more than 30% of income is used for housing.

• All Households: 40.2%
• Rentors: 51.6% (1,033)
• Owners: 36.0% (1,976)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2023

Population Demographics and Economic Characteristics

Clifton is an unincorporated community to the east of the City of Grand Junction. It has the second largest population in the county, accounting for 12.6% of the county’s total population.

This community has the lowest median age at 35.2, with a high concentration of households with children, about a third of which are female single parent households. This area also has the highest concentration of Hispanic or Latino residents at 25.4%, and that share has increased in recent years.

Clifton has the lowest median household income in the county, 24.0% less than the county median. Clifton has the smallest share of adults with a bachelor’s degree at only 11.8%. This community also has the highest unemployment rate at 9.5% compared to 5.1% countywide. Clifton has the highest share in the county with housing cost burden at 51.6%.

City of Fruita (2023)

Fast Facts

• Total Population: 13,578
• Hispanic/Latino: 9.4%
• Median Age: 40.8
  • This increased from 38.4 years in 2019 indicating a somewhat aging population.
• Educational Attainment (Adults 25 and older)
  • High School Diploma: 94.5%
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher: 31.1%
• Employment Status: Unemployment in 2023 2.0%
• Median Income: increased from $58,531 in 2019 to $77,680 in 2023.
  • $6,195 more than Mesa County’s median income. Median incomes increased from $58,531 in 2019 to $77,680 in 2023.

Household Composition

• Total households: 5,146
• Households with children: 36.6% (1,883 households)
• Households with resident age 60 or over: 44.7% (2,300 households)
• Single female households with children: 4.0% (208 households)
• Households that rent 19.5%

Housing Burden

Households that are housing burden are defined to be when more than 30% of income is used for housing.

• All Households: 32.9%
• Rentors: 46.4% (364)
• Owners: 30.3% (1,255)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2023

Population Demographics and Economic Characteristics

The City of Fruita, located on the western side of the Grand Valley, accounts for 9% of the county’s population. Fruita has the greatest concentration of households with children in the county, and that share has increased notably in recent years. The city also has one of the lowest concentrations of households that include older adults.

In 2023 Fruita had one of the lowest unemployment rates in the county, and the median household income had increased more rapidly than the county median.

Fruitvale (2023)

Fast Facts

• Total Population: 7,998
• Hispanic/Latino: 13.1%
• Median Age: 41.6
  • This increased from 40.6 years in 2019 indicating a somewhat aging population.
• Educational Attainment (Adults 25 and older)
  • High School Diploma: 93.6%
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher: 27.1%
• Employment Status: Unemployment in 2023 3.5%
• Median Income: increased from $63,509 in 2019 to $76,339 in 2023.
  • $4,854 more than Mesa County’s median income. Median incomes increased from $63,509 in 2019 to $76,339 in 2023.

Household Composition

• Total households: 3,332
• Households with children: 26.3% (876 households)
• Households with resident age 60 or over: 50.8% (1,693 households)
• Single female households with children: 3.5% (115 households)
• Households that rent 7.7%

Housing Burden

Households that are housing burden are defined to be when more than 30% of income is used for housing.

• All Households: 24.6%
• Rentors: 21.2% (48)
• Owners: 24.9% (766)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2023

Population Demographics and Economic Characteristics

Fruitvale is a small community located between Grand Junction and Clifton, accounting for about 5.1% of the county’s total population.

The median household income has historically been higher than the county median; however, this gap has diminished in recent years. As of 2023, Fruitvale’s median income was only 6.8% higher than the county’s, dropping from 17% higher in 2018.

This community has the lowest concentration of households who rent, at only 7.7%, and the lowest concentration (21.2%) of those who are paying 30% or more of their income towards housing.

City of Grand Junction (2023)

Fast Facts

• Total Population: 67,027
• Hispanic/Latino: 16.6%
• Median Age: 40
  • This increased from 37.1 years in 2019 indicating a somewhat aging population.
• Educational Attainment (Adults 25 and older)
  • High School Diploma: 93.2%
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher: 36.1%
• Employment Status: Unemployment in 2023 4.5%
• Median Income: increased from $52,504 in 2019 to $66,676 in 2023.
  • $4,809 less than Mesa County’s median income. Median incomes increased from $52,504 in 2019 to $66,676 in 2023.

Household Composition

• Total households: 29,037
• Households with children: 24.0% (6,969 households)
• Households with resident age 60 or over: 44.8% (13,009 households)
• Single female households with children: 4.8% (1,387 households)
• Households that rent 37.2%

Housing Burden

Households that are housing burden are defined to be when more than 30% of income is used for housing.

• All Households: 31.8%
• Rentors: 47.8% (4,937)
• Owners: 22.7% (4,137)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2023

Population Demographics and Economic Characteristics

Grand Junction is the most populous city in Mesa County, accounting for 42.6% of the county’s population. One of the unique characteristics of this city is the presence of a university. Many population characteristics are impacted by student lifestyle and preferences. For example, the median age in Grand Junction is among the lowest in the county, and the city has the highest concentration of residents with college degrees.

Grand Junction’s median household income increased between r YEAR-4 and r YEAR, similar to the overall county increase. The city has one of the highest concentrations of Hispanic or Latino residents in the county at 16.6% . It also has the highest concentration in the county of households who rent their home, at 37.2% . Among renters, 47.8% are paying more than 30% of their income towards monthly rent.

Orchard Mesa (2023)

Fast Facts

• Total Population: 6,597
• Hispanic/Latino: 9.3%
• Median Age: 44.6
  • This increased from 41.9 years in 2019 indicating a somewhat aging population.
• Educational Attainment (Adults 25 and older)
  • High School Diploma: 94.1%
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher: 21.2%
• Employment Status: Unemployment in 2023 6.2%
• Median Income: increased from $50,227 in 2019 to $76,173 in 2023.
  • $4,688 more than Mesa County’s median income. Median incomes increased from $50,227 in 2019 to $76,173 in 2023.

Household Composition

• Total households: 2,568
• Households with children: 25.2% (647 households)
• Households with resident age 60 or over: 50.4% (1,294 households)
• Single female households with children: 4.9% (127 households)
• Households that rent 15.2%

Housing Burden

Households that are housing burden are defined to be when more than 30% of income is used for housing.

• All Households: 23.4%
• Rentors: 53.6% (176)
• Owners: 18.9% (411)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2023

Population Demographics and Economic Characteristics

Orchard Mesa is a small community located on the southeast side of the City of Grand Junction, accounting for about 4.2% of the county’s total population. This community has a higher concentration of households with children (25.2%), 4.9% of which are female single parent households.

The median household income in Orchard Mesa 76173 is slightly lower than the county median 71485, and though it has increased in recent years, it has increased at a slower rate.

A comparatively smaller share of these households are renters at only15.2%. However, for those who rent, housing cost burden is high, at 53.6%.

Town of Palisade (2023)

Fast Facts

• Total Population: 2,580
• Hispanic/Latino: 12.2%
• Median Age: 50.7
  • This increased from 38.8 years in 2019 indicating a somewhat aging population.
• Educational Attainment (Adults 25 and older)
  • High School Diploma: 90.5%
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher: 30.4%
• Employment Status: Unemployment in 2023 6.2%
• Median Income: increased from $34,779 in 2019 to $61,655 in 2023.
  • $9,830 less than Mesa County’s median income. Median incomes increased from $34,779 in 2019 to $61,655 in 2023.

Household Composition

• Total households: 1,179
• Households with children: 17.2% (203 households)
• Households with resident age 60 or over: 59.7% (704 households)
• Single female households with children: 4.7% (55 households)
• Households that rent 30.1%

Housing Burden

Households that are housing burden are defined to be when more than 30% of income is used for housing.

• All Households: 28.0%
• Rentors: 52.8% (187)
• Owners: 17.3% (143)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2023

Population Demographics and Economic Characteristics

The Town of Palisade, known for its peaches and wine, is a small community located on the eastern side of the Grand Valley and makes up about 1.6% of the county’s population.

The area has one of the highest median ages in the county with a high concentration of households with older adults and the lowest concentration of households with children.

Palisade also has one of the lowest median household incomes in the county, 13.8% lower than the county median.

Redlands (2023)

Fast Facts

• Total Population: 8,771
• Hispanic/Latino: 7.4%
• Median Age: 47.8
  • This decreased from 51.5 years in 2019 indicating a somewhat more youthful population.
• Educational Attainment (Adults 25 and older)
  • High School Diploma: 97.5%
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher: 47.9%
• Employment Status: Unemployment in 2023 5.2%
• Median Income: increased from $78,077 in 2019 to $97,500 in 2023.
  • $26,015 more than Mesa County’s median income. Median incomes increased from $78,077 in 2019 to $97,500 in 2023.

Household Composition

• Total households: 3,486
• Households with children: 24.5% (854 households)
• Households with resident age 60 or over: 59.9% (2,088 households)
• Single female households with children: 1.5% (53 households)
• Households that rent 10.1%

Housing Burden

Households that are housing burden are defined to be when more than 30% of income is used for housing.

• All Households: 26.4%
• Rentors: 54.4% (191)
• Owners: 23.3% (730)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2023

Population Demographics and Economic Characteristics

The Redlands is a small community located along the southwest side of the Colorado River, accounting for 5.6% of the county’s population.

Aside from rural regions, the Redlands community has the highest median household income in the county, 36.4% higher than the county median. This community also has the highest concentration of adults with a bachelor’s degree and one of the highest median ages.

The Redlands has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the county and one of the lowest shares of households that rent at only10.1%.

Rural West, East, South (2023)

Population Demographics and Economic Characteristics

Residents in rural communities account for about 10.7% of the total population of Mesa County. These communities are an important part of Mesa County’s culture and character.

Here we review key characteristics of three rural regions in the east, west, and south of Mesa County. The rural regions include the communities of De Beque, Collbran, and Mesa in the east, Whitewater and Gateway in the south, and Loma and Mack in the west.

 

In general, residents in rural areas tend to be older, and have higher household incomes compared to the county overall. As of 2023, 58.4% of rural households included older adults, an increase from previous years. In all three regions the median income was higher than the county median.

Renting is less prevalent in rural areas at only 16% in 2022, though this was an increase from previous years, and rental costs represent a smaller financial burden among rural residents than among county residents as a whole.

South

The South rural region has a high concentration of older adults in the county at 64.0%.

East

The East rural region has a higher rate of households experiencing housing cost burden than other rural areas, at 33.4% compared to 28.2%% in the South and 25.2%% in the West.

West

The population in the West rural region has increased notably in recent years, increasing by about 8.0% since 2019. This is faster than the county as a whole 4.0%. Over this period, there have been changes to the median age and the median household income.

From 2019 to 2023, the median age went from 45.1 to 43.1 and the median household income increased from $68,864 to $103,949, 45.4% higher than the county median.

Population

	East	South	West
Estimate	3,602	4,946	8,222
Percent of Mesa County Population	2.3%	3.1%	5.2%
Hispanic/Latino residents	7.5%	5.0%	9.7%

Median Age

Region	2019	2023
East	43.8	41.2	More youthful
South	55.6	54.9	More youthful
West	45.1	43.1	More youthful

Educational Attainment (Adults 25 and older)

	East	South	West
High School Diploma	93.4%	96.9%	95.0%
Bachelor’s Degree or higher	74.2%	67.4%	66.6%

Median household incomes

region	from	to	change
East	$66,484	$89,151	More
South	$77,261	$84,861	More
West	$68,864	$103,949	More

Unemployment

	East	South	West
Unemployment (2023)	6.3%	1.3%	6.9%

Household Composition

Household type	East	South	West
Total Households	1298	2209	3055
Households with children	31.7%	17.1%	25.2%
Includes as 60+	50.6%	64.0%	50.2%
Single female households with children:	3.1%	0.0%	0.0%

Percent of Households that rent

	East	South	West
Percent that Rent	13.9%	15.7%	19.3%

Housing burden (more than 30% of income in 2023 )

	East	South	West
Total	33.4%	28.2%	25.2%
Owner	33.0%	27.5%	23.5%
Renter	36.8%	33.2%	32.9%

Nearby Counties

Delta County

2023 Summary

• Hispanic/Latino population: 14.2%

• Median Age: 48.4

• Educational Attainment

  • High School Diploma: 91.0%
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher, age 25+: 25.7%

• Median Household Income: $58,330

• Employment Status:

  • Percent of those 16+ in labor force: 48.5%
  • Unemployment rate: 3.2%

• SNAP Usage: 12.2%

Delta Population Growth

2023

Population Growth 2014 to 2023

Trend

Population Growth 2014 to 2023

Data

Population Growth 2014 to 2023

Population growth since 2013

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%	4.7%	6.2%	8.0%	9.6%	11.0%	11.8%	12.7%	13.5%
Delta County	0.0%	-0.9%	-1.5%	-1.4%	-1.4%	-1.0%	-0.3%	0.3%	1.5%	1.7%	2.3%
Mesa County	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%	0.5%	0.9%	1.7%	2.6%	3.8%	4.9%	5.9%	6.7%
United States	0.0%	0.8%	1.6%	2.3%	3.0%	3.6%	4.2%	4.8%	5.8%	6.3%	6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B01003; TOTAL POPULATION 2023

Delta Median Age

2023

Median Age 2023

Trend

Median Age

Data

Median Age

Median Age (ACS: B01002_001E)

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	36.1	36.2	36.3	36.4	36.5	36.6	36.7	36.9	37.1	37.3	37.5
Delta County	46.7	47.1	47.3	47.5	47.8	47.6	47.3	47.7	47.6	47.8	48.4
Mesa County	38.2	38.2	38.4	38.8	38.9	39.1	39.7	40.0	40.3	40.6	40.8
United States	37.3	37.4	37.6	37.7	37.8	37.9	38.1	38.2	38.4	38.5	38.7

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: 01002; MEDIAN AGE BY SEX 2023

Delta Race

2023

Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color) in 2023

Trend

Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color)

Data

Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color)

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	30.3	30.6	30.9	31.0	31.4	31.7	31.9	32.5	33.2	33.8	34.3
Delta County	17.4	17.7	17.9	18.3	18.4	18.6	18.7	19.2	20.0	20.6	19.5
Mesa County	17.3	17.6	17.9	18.0	18.2	18.5	18.6	19.1	19.8	20.4	21.0
United States	36.7	37.2	37.7	38.0	38.5	38.9	39.3	39.9	40.6	41.1	41.8

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: B01001H; SEX BY AGE (WHITE ALONE, NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO), and B01003; TOTAL POPULATION 2023

Delta Hispanic Population

2023

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home in 2023

Trend

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Data

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Region	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	11.8%	11.9%	11.8%	11.8%	11.7%	11.2%	11.1%	11.0%	11.0%
Delta County	8.0%	8.4%	8.5%	8.3%	7.6%	8.0%	7.8%	6.6%	6.9%
Mesa County	5.6%	5.4%	5.2%	5.7%	5.4%	5.1%	4.9%	5.0%	5.3%
United States	13.0%	13.1%	13.2%	13.3%	13.4%	13.2%	13.3%	13.3%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: S1101; HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES, and S1601; LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME 2023

2023

Residents who are Hispanic or Latino in 2023

Trend

Residents who are Hispanic or Latino

Data

Residents who are Hispanic or Latino

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	20.8%	20.9%	21.1%	21.1%	21.3%	21.4%	21.5%	21.7%	21.9%	22.1%	22.2%
Delta County	14.2%	14.5%	14.7%	14.9%	15.0%	15.1%	15.2%	15.2%	15.4%	15.5%	14.2%
Mesa County	13.5%	13.7%	13.9%	14.0%	14.2%	14.4%	14.5%	14.7%	15.0%	15.1%	15.2%
United States	16.6%	16.9%	17.1%	17.3%	17.6%	17.8%	18.0%	18.2%	18.4%	18.7%	19.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B03003; HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN 2023

Delta Educational Attainment

Percent of people age 18 to 24 that are Highschool Graduate’s

	2017	2020	2023
Delta County	39.3%	36.5%	49%
Mesa County	27.2%	29.9%	33.2%
Colorado	29.5%	31.5%	33.8%
United States	30.5%	31.4%	34.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2023

Percent of people age 18 to 24 that are Bachelor’s Degree’s

	2017	2020	2023
Delta County	6.6%	8.9%	6.2%
Mesa County	4.5%	7.8%	7.9%
Colorado	11.5%	13.2%	14.3%
United States	10.5%	11.8%	12.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2023

Percent of people age 25+ that have Bachelor’s Degree’s or higher

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2023

Over all Educational Attainment age 25+

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B15003; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT FOR THE POPULATION 25 YEARS AND OVER 2023

Delta Economic Characteristics

Delta Median Income

Trend

Delta Median Household Income

Data

Delta Median Household Income

Median Household Income

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	58,433	59,448	60,629	62,520	65,458	68,811	72,331	75,231	80,184	87,598	92,470
Delta County	42,078	42,389	42,452	42,011	42,487	44,512	45,269	47,968	51,803	56,349	58,330
Mesa County	49,471	48,610	49,322	50,070	51,971	53,683	55,379	57,157	62,127	68,077	71,485
United States	53,046	53,482	53,889	55,322	57,652	60,293	62,843	64,994	69,021	75,149	78,538

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1901; INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2023 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) 2023

Delta Unemployment

2023

Delta Work Force, Unemployed Adults 16+ ( 2023 )

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Delta Work Force, Unemployed Adults 16+

Data

Delta Work Force, Unemployed Adults 16+

	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	8.5%	7.9%	6.9%	6%	5.2%	4.7%	4.3%	4.6%	4.6%	4.5%	4.5%
Delta County	11.5%	12.1%	11.7%	9.2%	8.5%	8.5%	6.6%	6.9%	5.2%	4.4%	3.2%
United States	9.7%	9.2%	8.3%	7.4%	6.6%	5.9%	5.3%	5.4%	5.5%	5.3%	5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2301; EMPLOYMENT STATUS 2023

Delta SNAP Usage

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Delta HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE (2023)

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Delta HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Data

Delta HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Region	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	8.7%	8.6%	8.2%	8.0%	7.5%	7.2%	7.4%	7.6%	8.0%
Delta County	11.6%	12.1%	11.5%	13.0%	13.3%	12.2%	12.2%	11.4%	12.2%
Mesa County	11.3%	11.7%	11.3%	11.5%	10.8%	9.7%	9.6%	10.1%	10.6%
United States	13.2%	13.0%	12.6%	12.2%	11.7%	11.4%	11.4%	11.5%	11.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2201; FOOD STAMPS/SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) 2023

Delta Poverty

Delta Poverty within a Demographic for 2023

Demographic	Delta County	Mesa County	Colorado	US
All Households	14.2%	11.2%	9.4%	12.4%
Households with married adults with children	18%	11.9%	9%	13.5%
Single female households with children	48.6%	31.8%	25.9%	32.6%
Individuals 65 and older	8.9%	9.8%	8%	10.4%
Hispanics of any race	21.4%	19.2%	13.6%	16.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: S1701; POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, and S1702; POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES 2023

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Delta County Total Poverty Percent of Households

Data

Delta County Total Poverty Percent of Households

name	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	13.2%	13.1%	12.7%	12.2%	11.5%	10.9%	10.3%	9.8%	9.6%	9.6%	9.4%
Delta County	15.5%	16.2%	16.3%	16.8%	16.5%	17.6%	18.3%	18.1%	16.9%	15.0%	14.2%
Mesa County	14.7%	15.8%	15.6%	16.3%	16.0%	15.7%	14.2%	13.0%	11.9%	11.5%	11.2%
United States	15.4%	15.6%	15.5%	15.1%	14.6%	14.1%	13.4%	12.8%	12.6%	12.5%	12.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1701; POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2023

Delta Housing

Trend

Delta Percent Renter-occupied housing

Data

Delta Percent Renter-occupied housing

Region	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	35.2%	35.7%	35.6%	35.3%	35.1%	34.8%	33.8%	33.9%	33.8%	33.7%
Delta County	28.2%	28.7%	29.4%	29.0%	29.0%	26.4%	26.8%	26.3%	23.9%	23.6%
Mesa County	30.3%	30.9%	32.0%	33.0%	32.8%	31.8%	30.9%	29.6%	28.2%	28.1%
United States	35.6%	36.1%	36.4%	36.2%	36.2%	36.0%	35.6%	35.4%	35.2%	35.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04; SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2023

Delta Housing Burden: Percent of households where housing cost exceed 30% of income in 2023

County	Total	Renters	Owners
Delta County	30.5%	55.9 ( 1,498 )	23.4% ( 2,261 )
Mesa County	31.6%	49.1 ( 8,347 )	25.2% ( 11,696 )

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04; SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2023

Montrose County

2023 Summary

• Hispanic/Latino population: 21.2%

• Median Age: 45.7

• Educational Attainment

  • High School Diploma: 91.0%
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher, age 25+: 28.3%

• Median Household Income: $66,072

• Employment Status:

  • Percent of those 16+ in labor force: 55.7%
  • Unemployment rate: 4.2%

• SNAP Usage: 10.8%

Montrose Population Growth

2023

Population Growth 2014 to 2023

Trend

Population Growth 2014 to 2023

Data

Population Growth 2014 to 2023

Population growth since 2013

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%	4.7%	6.2%	8.0%	9.6%	11.0%	11.8%	12.7%	13.5%
Mesa County	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%	0.5%	0.9%	1.7%	2.6%	3.8%	4.9%	5.9%	6.7%
Montrose County	0.0%	-0.3%	-0.5%	-0.4%	-0.3%	0.6%	1.6%	3.1%	3.2%	4.4%	5.5%
United States	0.0%	0.8%	1.6%	2.3%	3.0%	3.6%	4.2%	4.8%	5.8%	6.3%	6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B01003; TOTAL POPULATION 2023

Montrose Median Age

2023

Median Age 2023

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Median Age

Data

Median Age

Median Age (ACS: B01002_001E)

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	36.1	36.2	36.3	36.4	36.5	36.6	36.7	36.9	37.1	37.3	37.5
Mesa County	38.2	38.2	38.4	38.8	38.9	39.1	39.7	40.0	40.3	40.6	40.8
Montrose County	42.8	43.5	44.2	44.6	44.7	45.1	45.2	45.5	45.6	45.9	45.7
United States	37.3	37.4	37.6	37.7	37.8	37.9	38.1	38.2	38.4	38.5	38.7

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: 01002; MEDIAN AGE BY SEX 2023

Montrose Race

2023

Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color) in 2023

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Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color)

Data

Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color)

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	30.3	30.6	30.9	31.0	31.4	31.7	31.9	32.5	33.2	33.8	34.3
Mesa County	17.3	17.6	17.9	18.0	18.2	18.5	18.6	19.1	19.8	20.4	21.0
Montrose County	22.8	23.2	23.6	23.6	23.8	23.9	23.9	24.1	24.8	25.2	26.0
United States	36.7	37.2	37.7	38.0	38.5	38.9	39.3	39.9	40.6	41.1	41.8

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: B01001H; SEX BY AGE (WHITE ALONE, NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO), and B01003; TOTAL POPULATION 2023

Montrose Hispanic Population

2023

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home in 2023

Trend

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Data

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Region	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	11.8%	11.9%	11.8%	11.8%	11.7%	11.2%	11.1%	11.0%	11.0%
Mesa County	5.6%	5.4%	5.2%	5.7%	5.4%	5.1%	4.9%	5.0%	5.3%
Montrose County	14.7%	14.4%	14.4%	14.7%	15.7%	14.9%	15.6%	14.9%	14.1%
United States	13.0%	13.1%	13.2%	13.3%	13.4%	13.2%	13.3%	13.3%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: S1101; HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES, and S1601; LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME 2023

2023

Residents who are Hispanic or Latino in 2023

Trend

Residents who are Hispanic or Latino

Data

Residents who are Hispanic or Latino

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	20.8%	20.9%	21.1%	21.1%	21.3%	21.4%	21.5%	21.7%	21.9%	22.1%	22.2%
Mesa County	13.5%	13.7%	13.9%	14.0%	14.2%	14.4%	14.5%	14.7%	15.0%	15.1%	15.2%
Montrose County	19.9%	20.1%	20.2%	20.2%	20.5%	20.5%	20.6%	20.6%	20.8%	20.9%	21.2%
United States	16.6%	16.9%	17.1%	17.3%	17.6%	17.8%	18.0%	18.2%	18.4%	18.7%	19.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B03003; HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN 2023

Montrose Educational Attainment

Percent of people age 18 to 24 that are Highschool Graduate’s

	2017	2020	2023
Montrose County	37.7%	42.4%	42.9%
Mesa County	27.2%	29.9%	33.2%
Colorado	29.5%	31.5%	33.8%
United States	30.5%	31.4%	34.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2023

Percent of people age 18 to 24 that are Bachelor’s Degree’s

	2017	2020	2023
Montrose County	4.8%	8.4%	7.1%
Mesa County	4.5%	7.8%	7.9%
Colorado	11.5%	13.2%	14.3%
United States	10.5%	11.8%	12.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2023

Percent of people age 25+ that have Bachelor’s Degree’s or higher

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2023

Over all Educational Attainment age 25+

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B15003; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT FOR THE POPULATION 25 YEARS AND OVER 2023

Montrose Economic Characteristics

Montrose Median Income

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Montrose Median Household Income

Data

Montrose Median Household Income

Median Household Income

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	58,433	59,448	60,629	62,520	65,458	68,811	72,331	75,231	80,184	87,598	92,470
Mesa County	49,471	48,610	49,322	50,070	51,971	53,683	55,379	57,157	62,127	68,077	71,485
Montrose County	45,718	44,885	43,999	43,890	44,865	48,739	50,489	54,611	57,225	62,817	66,072
United States	53,046	53,482	53,889	55,322	57,652	60,293	62,843	64,994	69,021	75,149	78,538

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1901; INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2023 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) 2023

Montrose Unemployment

2023

Montrose Work Force, Unemployed Adults 16+ ( 2023 )

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Montrose Work Force, Unemployed Adults 16+

Data

Montrose Work Force, Unemployed Adults 16+

	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	8.5%	7.9%	6.9%	6%	5.2%	4.7%	4.3%	4.6%	4.6%	4.5%	4.5%
Montrose County	11%	9.9%	10.2%	8.6%	8%	7%	6.3%	5.3%	5.3%	4.3%	4.2%
United States	9.7%	9.2%	8.3%	7.4%	6.6%	5.9%	5.3%	5.4%	5.5%	5.3%	5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2301; EMPLOYMENT STATUS 2023

Montrose SNAP Usage

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Montrose HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE (2023)

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Montrose HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Data

Montrose HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Region	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	8.7%	8.6%	8.2%	8.0%	7.5%	7.2%	7.4%	7.6%	8.0%
Mesa County	11.3%	11.7%	11.3%	11.5%	10.8%	9.7%	9.6%	10.1%	10.6%
Montrose County	14.3%	13.3%	12.6%	11.9%	10.9%	10.4%	10.2%	10.1%	10.8%
United States	13.2%	13.0%	12.6%	12.2%	11.7%	11.4%	11.4%	11.5%	11.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2201; FOOD STAMPS/SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) 2023

Montrose Poverty

Montrose Poverty within a Demographic for 2023

Demographic	Montrose County	Mesa County	Colorado	US
All Households	11.9%	11.2%	9.4%	12.4%
Households with married adults with children	12.9%	11.9%	9%	13.5%
Single female households with children	32.8%	31.8%	25.9%	32.6%
Individuals 65 and older	8.3%	9.8%	8%	10.4%
Hispanics of any race	16.3%	19.2%	13.6%	16.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: S1701; POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, and S1702; POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES 2023

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Montrose County Total Poverty Percent of Households

Data

Montrose County Total Poverty Percent of Households

name	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	13.2%	13.1%	12.7%	12.2%	11.5%	10.9%	10.3%	9.8%	9.6%	9.6%	9.4%
Mesa County	14.7%	15.8%	15.6%	16.3%	16.0%	15.7%	14.2%	13.0%	11.9%	11.5%	11.2%
Montrose County	16.0%	17.2%	19.0%	18.0%	17.8%	16.7%	15.1%	12.3%	11.6%	11.6%	11.9%
United States	15.4%	15.6%	15.5%	15.1%	14.6%	14.1%	13.4%	12.8%	12.6%	12.5%	12.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1701; POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2023

Montrose Housing

Trend

Montrose Percent Renter-occupied housing

Data

Montrose Percent Renter-occupied housing

Region	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	35.2%	35.7%	35.6%	35.3%	35.1%	34.8%	33.8%	33.9%	33.8%	33.7%
Mesa County	30.3%	30.9%	32.0%	33.0%	32.8%	31.8%	30.9%	29.6%	28.2%	28.1%
Montrose County	29.9%	29.9%	30.4%	30.8%	29.3%	27.3%	26.1%	24.8%	23.9%	25.4%
United States	35.6%	36.1%	36.4%	36.2%	36.2%	36.0%	35.6%	35.4%	35.2%	35.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04; SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2023

Montrose Housing Burden: Percent of households where housing cost exceed 30% of income in 2023

County	Total	Renters	Owners
Montrose County	28.2%	49.8 ( 2,086 )	21.3% ( 2,787 )
Mesa County	31.6%	49.1 ( 8,347 )	25.2% ( 11,696 )

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04; SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2023

Gunnison County

2023 Summary

• Hispanic/Latino population: 9.9%

• Median Age: 37

• Educational Attainment

  • High School Diploma: 98.3%
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher, age 25+: 59.3%

• Median Household Income: $77,358

• Employment Status:

  • Percent of those 16+ in labor force: 72.6%
  • Unemployment rate: 3.7%

• SNAP Usage: 6.2%

Gunnison Population Growth

2023

Population Growth 2014 to 2023

Trend

Population Growth 2014 to 2023

Data

Population Growth 2014 to 2023

Population growth since 2013

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%	4.7%	6.2%	8.0%	9.6%	11.0%	11.8%	12.7%	13.5%
Gunnison County	0.0%	0.5%	1.5%	3.0%	5.1%	7.2%	9.0%	11.0%	9.3%	10.4%	11.3%
Mesa County	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%	0.5%	0.9%	1.7%	2.6%	3.8%	4.9%	5.9%	6.7%
United States	0.0%	0.8%	1.6%	2.3%	3.0%	3.6%	4.2%	4.8%	5.8%	6.3%	6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B01003; TOTAL POPULATION 2023

Gunnison Median Age

2023

Median Age 2023

Trend

Median Age

Data

Median Age

Median Age (ACS: B01002_001E)

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	36.1	36.2	36.3	36.4	36.5	36.6	36.7	36.9	37.1	37.3	37.5
Gunnison County	34.1	34.2	34.3	34.4	34.5	34.5	34.5	34.8	36.1	36.4	37.0
Mesa County	38.2	38.2	38.4	38.8	38.9	39.1	39.7	40.0	40.3	40.6	40.8
United States	37.3	37.4	37.6	37.7	37.8	37.9	38.1	38.2	38.4	38.5	38.7

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: 01002; MEDIAN AGE BY SEX 2023

Gunnison Race

2023

Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color) in 2023

Trend

Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color)

Data

Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color)

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	30.3	30.6	30.9	31.0	31.4	31.7	31.9	32.5	33.2	33.8	34.3
Gunnison County	11.5	11.8	12.1	12.1	12.6	12.8	13.1	13.5	14.4	14.9	15.3
Mesa County	17.3	17.6	17.9	18.0	18.2	18.5	18.6	19.1	19.8	20.4	21.0
United States	36.7	37.2	37.7	38.0	38.5	38.9	39.3	39.9	40.6	41.1	41.8

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: B01001H; SEX BY AGE (WHITE ALONE, NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO), and B01003; TOTAL POPULATION 2023

Gunnison Hispanic Population

2023

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home in 2023

Trend

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Data

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Region	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	11.8%	11.9%	11.8%	11.8%	11.7%	11.2%	11.1%	11.0%	11.0%
Gunnison County	6.7%	6.5%	7.1%	7.7%	8.2%	7.1%	6.0%	5.1%	5.0%
Mesa County	5.6%	5.4%	5.2%	5.7%	5.4%	5.1%	4.9%	5.0%	5.3%
United States	13.0%	13.1%	13.2%	13.3%	13.4%	13.2%	13.3%	13.3%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: S1101; HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES, and S1601; LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME 2023

2023

Residents who are Hispanic or Latino in 2023

Trend

Residents who are Hispanic or Latino

Data

Residents who are Hispanic or Latino

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	20.8%	20.9%	21.1%	21.1%	21.3%	21.4%	21.5%	21.7%	21.9%	22.1%	22.2%
Gunnison County	8.5%	8.8%	9.0%	8.9%	9.1%	9.3%	9.4%	9.6%	9.7%	10.0%	9.9%
Mesa County	13.5%	13.7%	13.9%	14.0%	14.2%	14.4%	14.5%	14.7%	15.0%	15.1%	15.2%
United States	16.6%	16.9%	17.1%	17.3%	17.6%	17.8%	18.0%	18.2%	18.4%	18.7%	19.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B03003; HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN 2023

Gunnison Educational Attainment

Percent of people age 18 to 24 that are Highschool Graduate’s

	2017	2020	2023
Gunnison County	20.9%	22.7%	17.1%
Mesa County	27.2%	29.9%	33.2%
Colorado	29.5%	31.5%	33.8%
United States	30.5%	31.4%	34.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2023

Percent of people age 18 to 24 that are Bachelor’s Degree’s

	2017	2020	2023
Gunnison County	7.1%	14.3%	17.4%
Mesa County	4.5%	7.8%	7.9%
Colorado	11.5%	13.2%	14.3%
United States	10.5%	11.8%	12.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2023

Percent of people age 25+ that have Bachelor’s Degree’s or higher

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2023

Over all Educational Attainment age 25+

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B15003; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT FOR THE POPULATION 25 YEARS AND OVER 2023

Gunnison Economic Characteristics

Gunnison Median Income

Trend

Gunnison Median Household Income

Data

Gunnison Median Household Income

Median Household Income

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	58,433	59,448	60,629	62,520	65,458	68,811	72,331	75,231	80,184	87,598	92,470
Gunnison County	52,332	51,371	48,071	50,746	52,651	54,979	56,577	60,557	63,341	76,538	77,358
Mesa County	49,471	48,610	49,322	50,070	51,971	53,683	55,379	57,157	62,127	68,077	71,485
United States	53,046	53,482	53,889	55,322	57,652	60,293	62,843	64,994	69,021	75,149	78,538

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1901; INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2023 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) 2023

Gunnison Unemployment

2023

Gunnison Work Force, Unemployed Adults 16+ ( 2023 )

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Gunnison Work Force, Unemployed Adults 16+

Data

Gunnison Work Force, Unemployed Adults 16+

	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	8.5%	7.9%	6.9%	6%	5.2%	4.7%	4.3%	4.6%	4.6%	4.5%	4.5%
Gunnison County	8.3%	8.8%	7.8%	7.1%	7.3%	5.8%	5.1%	4.2%	4.2%	3.6%	3.7%
United States	9.7%	9.2%	8.3%	7.4%	6.6%	5.9%	5.3%	5.4%	5.5%	5.3%	5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2301; EMPLOYMENT STATUS 2023

Gunnison SNAP Usage

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Gunnison HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE (2023)

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Gunnison HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Data

Gunnison HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Region	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	8.7%	8.6%	8.2%	8.0%	7.5%	7.2%	7.4%	7.6%	8.0%
Gunnison County	6.4%	6.9%	7.6%	6.7%	6.8%	7.1%	7.3%	6.3%	6.2%
Mesa County	11.3%	11.7%	11.3%	11.5%	10.8%	9.7%	9.6%	10.1%	10.6%
United States	13.2%	13.0%	12.6%	12.2%	11.7%	11.4%	11.4%	11.5%	11.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2201; FOOD STAMPS/SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) 2023

Gunnison Poverty

Gunnison Poverty within a Demographic for 2023

Demographic	Gunnison County	Mesa County	Colorado	US
All Households	13.1%	11.2%	9.4%	12.4%
Households with married adults with children	6.5%	11.9%	9%	13.5%
Single female households with children	23.9%	31.8%	25.9%	32.6%
Individuals 65 and older	7.1%	9.8%	8%	10.4%
Hispanics of any race	18%	19.2%	13.6%	16.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: S1701; POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, and S1702; POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES 2023

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Gunnison County Total Poverty Percent of Households

Data

Gunnison County Total Poverty Percent of Households

name	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	13.2%	13.1%	12.7%	12.2%	11.5%	10.9%	10.3%	9.8%	9.6%	9.6%	9.4%
Gunnison County	17.7%	17.7%	16.9%	15.4%	14.1%	13.2%	13.4%	12.4%	13.0%	10.8%	13.1%
Mesa County	14.7%	15.8%	15.6%	16.3%	16.0%	15.7%	14.2%	13.0%	11.9%	11.5%	11.2%
United States	15.4%	15.6%	15.5%	15.1%	14.6%	14.1%	13.4%	12.8%	12.6%	12.5%	12.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1701; POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2023

Gunnison Housing

Trend

Gunnison Percent Renter-occupied housing

Data

Gunnison Percent Renter-occupied housing

Region	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	35.2%	35.7%	35.6%	35.3%	35.1%	34.8%	33.8%	33.9%	33.8%	33.7%
Gunnison County	41.1%	40.7%	41.4%	41.3%	38.9%	38.6%	34.6%	36.1%	36.9%	33.1%
Mesa County	30.3%	30.9%	32.0%	33.0%	32.8%	31.8%	30.9%	29.6%	28.2%	28.1%
United States	35.6%	36.1%	36.4%	36.2%	36.2%	36.0%	35.6%	35.4%	35.2%	35.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04; SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2023

Gunnison Housing Burden: Percent of households where housing cost exceed 30% of income in 2023

County	Total	Renters	Owners
Gunnison County	34.2%	51.4 ( 1,293 )	26% ( 1,375 )
Mesa County	31.6%	49.1 ( 8,347 )	25.2% ( 11,696 )

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04; SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2023

Garfield County

2023 Summary

• Hispanic/Latino population: 32.0%

• Median Age: 37.2

• Educational Attainment

  • High School Diploma: 88.4%
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher, age 25+: 33.4%

• Median Household Income: $86,172

• Employment Status:

  • Percent of those 16+ in labor force: 73.0%
  • Unemployment rate: 3.6%

• SNAP Usage: 8.6%

Garfield Population Growth

2023

Population Growth 2014 to 2023

Trend

Population Growth 2014 to 2023

Data

Population Growth 2014 to 2023

Population growth since 2013

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%	4.7%	6.2%	8.0%	9.6%	11.0%	11.8%	12.7%	13.5%
Garfield County	0.0%	-0.0%	0.7%	1.4%	2.2%	3.3%	4.2%	5.1%	8.0%	8.8%	9.4%
Mesa County	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%	0.5%	0.9%	1.7%	2.6%	3.8%	4.9%	5.9%	6.7%
United States	0.0%	0.8%	1.6%	2.3%	3.0%	3.6%	4.2%	4.8%	5.8%	6.3%	6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B01003; TOTAL POPULATION 2023

Garfield Median Age

2023

Median Age 2023

Trend

Median Age

Data

Median Age

Median Age (ACS: B01002_001E)

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	36.1	36.2	36.3	36.4	36.5	36.6	36.7	36.9	37.1	37.3	37.5
Garfield County	35.1	35.6	35.9	36.1	36.2	36.3	36.5	36.6	36.8	37.2	37.2
Mesa County	38.2	38.2	38.4	38.8	38.9	39.1	39.7	40.0	40.3	40.6	40.8
United States	37.3	37.4	37.6	37.7	37.8	37.9	38.1	38.2	38.4	38.5	38.7

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: 01002; MEDIAN AGE BY SEX 2023

Garfield Race

2023

Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color) in 2023

Trend

Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color)

Data

Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color)

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	30.3	30.6	30.9	31.0	31.4	31.7	31.9	32.5	33.2	33.8	34.3
Garfield County	31.0	31.1	31.3	31.2	31.4	31.5	31.9	32.2	33.7	34.6	37.4
Mesa County	17.3	17.6	17.9	18.0	18.2	18.5	18.6	19.1	19.8	20.4	21.0
United States	36.7	37.2	37.7	38.0	38.5	38.9	39.3	39.9	40.6	41.1	41.8

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: B01001H; SEX BY AGE (WHITE ALONE, NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO), and B01003; TOTAL POPULATION 2023

Garfield Hispanic Population

2023

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home in 2023

Trend

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Data

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Region	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	11.8%	11.9%	11.8%	11.8%	11.7%	11.2%	11.1%	11.0%	11.0%
Garfield County	23.1%	23.6%	23.5%	24.3%	24.7%	24.0%	23.7%	23.9%	24.6%
Mesa County	5.6%	5.4%	5.2%	5.7%	5.4%	5.1%	4.9%	5.0%	5.3%
United States	13.0%	13.1%	13.2%	13.3%	13.4%	13.2%	13.3%	13.3%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: S1101; HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES, and S1601; LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME 2023

2023

Residents who are Hispanic or Latino in 2023

Trend

Residents who are Hispanic or Latino

Data

Residents who are Hispanic or Latino

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	20.8%	20.9%	21.1%	21.1%	21.3%	21.4%	21.5%	21.7%	21.9%	22.1%	22.2%
Garfield County	28.2%	28.2%	28.1%	27.9%	28.1%	28.2%	28.4%	28.6%	29.2%	29.5%	32.0%
Mesa County	13.5%	13.7%	13.9%	14.0%	14.2%	14.4%	14.5%	14.7%	15.0%	15.1%	15.2%
United States	16.6%	16.9%	17.1%	17.3%	17.6%	17.8%	18.0%	18.2%	18.4%	18.7%	19.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B03003; HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN 2023

Garfield Educational Attainment

Percent of people age 18 to 24 that are Highschool Graduate’s

	2017	2020	2023
Garfield County	35.9%	37.5%	43.8%
Mesa County	27.2%	29.9%	33.2%
Colorado	29.5%	31.5%	33.8%
United States	30.5%	31.4%	34.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2023

Percent of people age 18 to 24 that are Bachelor’s Degree’s

	2017	2020	2023
Garfield County	5.7%	7.5%	9.4%
Mesa County	4.5%	7.8%	7.9%
Colorado	11.5%	13.2%	14.3%
United States	10.5%	11.8%	12.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2023

Percent of people age 25+ that have Bachelor’s Degree’s or higher

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2023

Over all Educational Attainment age 25+

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B15003; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT FOR THE POPULATION 25 YEARS AND OVER 2023

Garfield Economic Characteristics

Garfield Median Income

Trend

Garfield Median Household Income

Data

Garfield Median Household Income

Median Household Income

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	58,433	59,448	60,629	62,520	65,458	68,811	72,331	75,231	80,184	87,598	92,470
Garfield County	57,022	57,214	56,590	61,300	66,503	72,898	75,937	75,435	77,212	82,772	86,172
Mesa County	49,471	48,610	49,322	50,070	51,971	53,683	55,379	57,157	62,127	68,077	71,485
United States	53,046	53,482	53,889	55,322	57,652	60,293	62,843	64,994	69,021	75,149	78,538

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1901; INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2023 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) 2023

Garfield Unemployment

2023

Garfield Work Force, Unemployed Adults 16+ ( 2023 )

Trend

Garfield Work Force, Unemployed Adults 16+

Data

Garfield Work Force, Unemployed Adults 16+

	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	8.5%	7.9%	6.9%	6%	5.2%	4.7%	4.3%	4.6%	4.6%	4.5%	4.5%
Garfield County	8.7%	7.6%	6.9%	6.2%	5.4%	4.3%	4.4%	4%	3.9%	3.2%	3.6%
United States	9.7%	9.2%	8.3%	7.4%	6.6%	5.9%	5.3%	5.4%	5.5%	5.3%	5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2301; EMPLOYMENT STATUS 2023

Garfield SNAP Usage

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Garfield HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE (2023)

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Garfield HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Data

Garfield HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Region	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	8.7%	8.6%	8.2%	8.0%	7.5%	7.2%	7.4%	7.6%	8.0%
Garfield County	7.6%	8.4%	7.0%	6.0%	6.2%	6.6%	7.5%	6.9%	8.6%
Mesa County	11.3%	11.7%	11.3%	11.5%	10.8%	9.7%	9.6%	10.1%	10.6%
United States	13.2%	13.0%	12.6%	12.2%	11.7%	11.4%	11.4%	11.5%	11.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2201; FOOD STAMPS/SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) 2023

Garfield Poverty

Garfield Poverty within a Demographic for 2023

Demographic	Garfield County	Mesa County	Colorado	US
All Households	9.1%	11.2%	9.4%	12.4%
Households with married adults with children	7.6%	11.9%	9%	13.5%
Single female households with children	27.6%	31.8%	25.9%	32.6%
Individuals 65 and older	8.7%	9.8%	8%	10.4%
Hispanics of any race	13%	19.2%	13.6%	16.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: S1701; POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, and S1702; POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES 2023

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Garfield County Total Poverty Percent of Households

Data

Garfield County Total Poverty Percent of Households

name	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	13.2%	13.1%	12.7%	12.2%	11.5%	10.9%	10.3%	9.8%	9.6%	9.6%	9.4%
Garfield County	11.9%	11.7%	12.1%	11.1%	9.6%	8.1%	8.6%	7.6%	7.9%	8.1%	9.1%
Mesa County	14.7%	15.8%	15.6%	16.3%	16.0%	15.7%	14.2%	13.0%	11.9%	11.5%	11.2%
United States	15.4%	15.6%	15.5%	15.1%	14.6%	14.1%	13.4%	12.8%	12.6%	12.5%	12.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1701; POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2023

Garfield Housing

Trend

Garfield Percent Renter-occupied housing

Data

Garfield Percent Renter-occupied housing

Region	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	35.2%	35.7%	35.6%	35.3%	35.1%	34.8%	33.8%	33.9%	33.8%	33.7%
Garfield County	34.6%	35.4%	34.1%	33.9%	33.1%	33.1%	32.5%	31.3%	30.1%	30.3%
Mesa County	30.3%	30.9%	32.0%	33.0%	32.8%	31.8%	30.9%	29.6%	28.2%	28.1%
United States	35.6%	36.1%	36.4%	36.2%	36.2%	36.0%	35.6%	35.4%	35.2%	35.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04; SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2023

Garfield Housing Burden: Percent of households where housing cost exceed 30% of income in 2023

County	Total	Renters	Owners
Garfield County	35.5%	50.6 ( 3,455 )	29.1% ( 4,680 )
Mesa County	31.6%	49.1 ( 8,347 )	25.2% ( 11,696 )

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04; SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2023

Pitkin County

2023 Summary

• Hispanic/Latino population: 11.1%

• Median Age: 47.3

• Educational Attainment

  • High School Diploma: 97.0%
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher, age 25+: 64.0%

• Median Household Income: $100,318

• Employment Status:

  • Percent of those 16+ in labor force: 69.3%
  • Unemployment rate: 1.5%

• SNAP Usage: 1.5%

Pitkin Population Growth

2023

Population Growth 2014 to 2023

Trend

Population Growth 2014 to 2023

Data

Population Growth 2014 to 2023

Population growth since 2013

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%	4.7%	6.2%	8.0%	9.6%	11.0%	11.8%	12.7%	13.5%
Mesa County	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%	0.5%	0.9%	1.7%	2.6%	3.8%	4.9%	5.9%	6.7%
Pitkin County	0.0%	0.8%	1.4%	2.2%	3.3%	4.3%	4.4%	4.7%	1.7%	0.9%	-0.3%
United States	0.0%	0.8%	1.6%	2.3%	3.0%	3.6%	4.2%	4.8%	5.8%	6.3%	6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B01003; TOTAL POPULATION 2023

Pitkin Median Age

2023

Median Age 2023

Trend

Median Age

Data

Median Age

Median Age (ACS: B01002_001E)

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	36.1	36.2	36.3	36.4	36.5	36.6	36.7	36.9	37.1	37.3	37.5
Mesa County	38.2	38.2	38.4	38.8	38.9	39.1	39.7	40.0	40.3	40.6	40.8
Pitkin County	43.3	43.3	43.4	43.2	43.3	42.0	41.8	43.3	45.9	46.7	47.3
United States	37.3	37.4	37.6	37.7	37.8	37.9	38.1	38.2	38.4	38.5	38.7

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: 01002; MEDIAN AGE BY SEX 2023

Pitkin Race

2023

Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color) in 2023

Trend

Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color)

Data

Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color)

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	30.3	30.6	30.9	31.0	31.4	31.7	31.9	32.5	33.2	33.8	34.3
Mesa County	17.3	17.6	17.9	18.0	18.2	18.5	18.6	19.1	19.8	20.4	21.0
Pitkin County	13.0	13.4	13.7	13.9	14.3	14.5	14.7	15.5	19.2	19.0	19.5
United States	36.7	37.2	37.7	38.0	38.5	38.9	39.3	39.9	40.6	41.1	41.8

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: B01001H; SEX BY AGE (WHITE ALONE, NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO), and B01003; TOTAL POPULATION 2023

Pitkin Hispanic Population

2023

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home in 2023

Trend

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Data

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Region	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	11.8%	11.9%	11.8%	11.8%	11.7%	11.2%	11.1%	11.0%	11.0%
Mesa County	5.6%	5.4%	5.2%	5.7%	5.4%	5.1%	4.9%	5.0%	5.3%
Pitkin County	8.6%	9.6%	8.5%	8.5%	8.3%	7.1%	6.0%	7.4%	8.9%
United States	13.0%	13.1%	13.2%	13.3%	13.4%	13.2%	13.3%	13.3%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: S1101; HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES, and S1601; LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME 2023

2023

Residents who are Hispanic or Latino in 2023

Trend

Residents who are Hispanic or Latino

Data

Residents who are Hispanic or Latino

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	20.8%	20.9%	21.1%	21.1%	21.3%	21.4%	21.5%	21.7%	21.9%	22.1%	22.2%
Mesa County	13.5%	13.7%	13.9%	14.0%	14.2%	14.4%	14.5%	14.7%	15.0%	15.1%	15.2%
Pitkin County	9.3%	9.6%	9.7%	9.8%	9.8%	9.9%	10.1%	10.3%	10.6%	10.8%	11.1%
United States	16.6%	16.9%	17.1%	17.3%	17.6%	17.8%	18.0%	18.2%	18.4%	18.7%	19.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B03003; HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN 2023

Pitkin Educational Attainment

Percent of people age 18 to 24 that are Highschool Graduate’s

	2017	2020	2023
Pitkin County	23%	33.9%	18.2%
Mesa County	27.2%	29.9%	33.2%
Colorado	29.5%	31.5%	33.8%
United States	30.5%	31.4%	34.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2023

Percent of people age 18 to 24 that are Bachelor’s Degree’s

	2017	2020	2023
Pitkin County	22.5%	14.9%	24.9%
Mesa County	4.5%	7.8%	7.9%
Colorado	11.5%	13.2%	14.3%
United States	10.5%	11.8%	12.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2023

Percent of people age 25+ that have Bachelor’s Degree’s or higher

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2023

Over all Educational Attainment age 25+

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B15003; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT FOR THE POPULATION 25 YEARS AND OVER 2023

Pitkin Economic Characteristics

Pitkin Median Income

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Pitkin Median Household Income

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Pitkin Median Household Income

Median Household Income

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	58,433	59,448	60,629	62,520	65,458	68,811	72,331	75,231	80,184	87,598	92,470
Mesa County	49,471	48,610	49,322	50,070	51,971	53,683	55,379	57,157	62,127	68,077	71,485
Pitkin County	72,745	71,060	71,196	69,789	67,755	71,244	78,935	82,455	92,708	96,123	100,318
United States	53,046	53,482	53,889	55,322	57,652	60,293	62,843	64,994	69,021	75,149	78,538

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1901; INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2023 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) 2023

Pitkin Unemployment

2023

Pitkin Work Force, Unemployed Adults 16+ ( 2023 )

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Pitkin Work Force, Unemployed Adults 16+

Data

Pitkin Work Force, Unemployed Adults 16+

	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	8.5%	7.9%	6.9%	6%	5.2%	4.7%	4.3%	4.6%	4.6%	4.5%	4.5%
Pitkin County	7.1%	7.8%	7.7%	5.5%	4.3%	4.3%	3%	3.4%	2.7%	2.1%	1.5%
United States	9.7%	9.2%	8.3%	7.4%	6.6%	5.9%	5.3%	5.4%	5.5%	5.3%	5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2301; EMPLOYMENT STATUS 2023

Pitkin SNAP Usage

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Pitkin HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE (2023)

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Pitkin HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Data

Pitkin HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Region	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	8.7%	8.6%	8.2%	8.0%	7.5%	7.2%	7.4%	7.6%	8.0%
Mesa County	11.3%	11.7%	11.3%	11.5%	10.8%	9.7%	9.6%	10.1%	10.6%
Pitkin County	1.7%	2.5%	2.2%	2.7%	3.2%	2.2%	1.1%	1.8%	1.5%
United States	13.2%	13.0%	12.6%	12.2%	11.7%	11.4%	11.4%	11.5%	11.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2201; FOOD STAMPS/SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) 2023

Pitkin Poverty

Pitkin Poverty within a Demographic for 2023

Demographic	Pitkin County	Mesa County	Colorado	US
All Households	7.2%	11.2%	9.4%	12.4%
Households with married adults with children	6.6%	11.9%	9%	13.5%
Single female households with children	24.1%	31.8%	25.9%	32.6%
Individuals 65 and older	3.8%	9.8%	8%	10.4%
Hispanics of any race	5.6%	19.2%	13.6%	16.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: S1701; POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, and S1702; POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES 2023

Trend

Pitkin County Total Poverty Percent of Households

Data

Pitkin County Total Poverty Percent of Households

name	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	13.2%	13.1%	12.7%	12.2%	11.5%	10.9%	10.3%	9.8%	9.6%	9.6%	9.4%
Mesa County	14.7%	15.8%	15.6%	16.3%	16.0%	15.7%	14.2%	13.0%	11.9%	11.5%	11.2%
Pitkin County	10.1%	8.8%	9.9%	8.6%	7.1%	7.2%	6.7%	5.7%	5.2%	6.7%	7.2%
United States	15.4%	15.6%	15.5%	15.1%	14.6%	14.1%	13.4%	12.8%	12.6%	12.5%	12.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1701; POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2023

Pitkin Housing

Trend

Pitkin Percent Renter-occupied housing

Data

Pitkin Percent Renter-occupied housing

Region	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	35.2%	35.7%	35.6%	35.3%	35.1%	34.8%	33.8%	33.9%	33.8%	33.7%
Mesa County	30.3%	30.9%	32.0%	33.0%	32.8%	31.8%	30.9%	29.6%	28.2%	28.1%
Pitkin County	32.8%	34.8%	37.2%	35.2%	35.5%	35.0%	32.6%	31.7%	34.9%	32.5%
United States	35.6%	36.1%	36.4%	36.2%	36.2%	36.0%	35.6%	35.4%	35.2%	35.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04; SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2023

Pitkin Housing Burden: Percent of households where housing cost exceed 30% of income in 2023

County	Total	Renters	Owners
Pitkin County	37.5%	49.2 ( 1,313 )	32.4% ( 1,975 )
Mesa County	31.6%	49.1 ( 8,347 )	25.2% ( 11,696 )

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04; SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2023

Grand County, UT

2023 Summary

• Hispanic/Latino population: 12.5%

• Median Age: 39.6

• Educational Attainment

  • High School Diploma: 94.3%
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher, age 25+: 34.7%

• Median Household Income: $62,521

• Employment Status:

  • Percent of those 16+ in labor force: 68.1%
  • Unemployment rate: 2.9%

• SNAP Usage: 7.5%

Grand Population Growth

2023

Population Growth 2014 to 2023

Trend

Population Growth 2014 to 2023

Data

Population Growth 2014 to 2023

Population growth since 2013

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%	4.7%	6.2%	8.0%	9.6%	11.0%	11.8%	12.7%	13.5%
Grand County	0.0%	0.9%	1.3%	1.7%	3.0%	3.7%	4.0%	4.6%	3.9%	4.4%	4.6%
Mesa County	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%	0.5%	0.9%	1.7%	2.6%	3.8%	4.9%	5.9%	6.7%
United States	0.0%	0.8%	1.6%	2.3%	3.0%	3.6%	4.2%	4.8%	5.8%	6.3%	6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B01003; TOTAL POPULATION 2023

Grand Median Age

2023

Median Age 2023

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Median Age

Data

Median Age

Median Age (ACS: B01002_001E)

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	36.1	36.2	36.3	36.4	36.5	36.6	36.7	36.9	37.1	37.3	37.5
Grand County	39.1	38.9	39.1	39.7	39.8	40.7	40.2	40.8	41.4	40.3	39.6
Mesa County	38.2	38.2	38.4	38.8	38.9	39.1	39.7	40.0	40.3	40.6	40.8
United States	37.3	37.4	37.6	37.7	37.8	37.9	38.1	38.2	38.4	38.5	38.7

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: 01002; MEDIAN AGE BY SEX 2023

Grand Race

2023

Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color) in 2023

Trend

Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color)

Data

Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color)

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	30.3	30.6	30.9	31.0	31.4	31.7	31.9	32.5	33.2	33.8	34.3
Grand County	16.3	16.5	16.9	12.1	11.9	17.5	17.6	18.1	18.8	19.5	21.3
Mesa County	17.3	17.6	17.9	18.0	18.2	18.5	18.6	19.1	19.8	20.4	21.0
United States	36.7	37.2	37.7	38.0	38.5	38.9	39.3	39.9	40.6	41.1	41.8

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: B01001H; SEX BY AGE (WHITE ALONE, NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO), and B01003; TOTAL POPULATION 2023

Grand Hispanic Population

2023

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home in 2023

Trend

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Data

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Region	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	11.8%	11.9%	11.8%	11.8%	11.7%	11.2%	11.1%	11.0%	11.0%
Grand County	4.2%	3.6%	3.8%	7.5%	6.9%	7.2%	7.8%	5.9%	5.2%
Mesa County	5.6%	5.4%	5.2%	5.7%	5.4%	5.1%	4.9%	5.0%	5.3%
United States	13.0%	13.1%	13.2%	13.3%	13.4%	13.2%	13.3%	13.3%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: S1101; HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES, and S1601; LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME 2023

2023

Residents who are Hispanic or Latino in 2023

Trend

Residents who are Hispanic or Latino

Data

Residents who are Hispanic or Latino

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	20.8%	20.9%	21.1%	21.1%	21.3%	21.4%	21.5%	21.7%	21.9%	22.1%	22.2%
Grand County	9.7%	9.9%	10.1%	9.9%	10.0%	10.4%	10.3%	10.3%	10.5%	10.9%	12.5%
Mesa County	13.5%	13.7%	13.9%	14.0%	14.2%	14.4%	14.5%	14.7%	15.0%	15.1%	15.2%
United States	16.6%	16.9%	17.1%	17.3%	17.6%	17.8%	18.0%	18.2%	18.4%	18.7%	19.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B03003; HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN 2023

Grand Educational Attainment

Percent of people age 18 to 24 that are Highschool Graduate’s

	2017	2020	2023
Grand County	77%	64.4%	55.3%
Mesa County	27.2%	29.9%	33.2%
Colorado	29.5%	31.5%	33.8%
United States	30.5%	31.4%	34.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2023

Percent of people age 18 to 24 that are Bachelor’s Degree’s

	2017	2020	2023
Grand County	0%	11.8%	12.9%
Mesa County	4.5%	7.8%	7.9%
Colorado	11.5%	13.2%	14.3%
United States	10.5%	11.8%	12.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2023

Percent of people age 25+ that have Bachelor’s Degree’s or higher

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2023

Over all Educational Attainment age 25+

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B15003; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT FOR THE POPULATION 25 YEARS AND OVER 2023

Grand Economic Characteristics

Grand Median Income

Trend

Grand Median Household Income

Data

Grand Median Household Income

Median Household Income

Region	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	58,433	59,448	60,629	62,520	65,458	68,811	72,331	75,231	80,184	87,598	92,470
Grand County	45,888	44,239	41,312	43,529	46,658	48,673	51,557	56,639	51,433	59,171	62,521
Mesa County	49,471	48,610	49,322	50,070	51,971	53,683	55,379	57,157	62,127	68,077	71,485
United States	53,046	53,482	53,889	55,322	57,652	60,293	62,843	64,994	69,021	75,149	78,538

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1901; INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2023 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) 2023

Grand Unemployment

2023

Grand Work Force, Unemployed Adults 16+ ( 2023 )

Trend

Grand Work Force, Unemployed Adults 16+

Data

Grand Work Force, Unemployed Adults 16+

	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	8.5%	7.9%	6.9%	6%	5.2%	4.7%	4.3%	4.6%	4.6%	4.5%	4.5%
Grand County	7%	8.4%	7.1%	7.3%	6.4%	5.5%	5.2%	2.5%	1.2%	1.2%	2.9%
United States	9.7%	9.2%	8.3%	7.4%	6.6%	5.9%	5.3%	5.4%	5.5%	5.3%	5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2301; EMPLOYMENT STATUS 2023

Grand SNAP Usage

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Grand HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE (2023)

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Grand HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Data

Grand HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Region	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	8.7%	8.6%	8.2%	8.0%	7.5%	7.2%	7.4%	7.6%	8.0%
Grand County	8.9%	9.5%	9.4%	7.7%	9.8%	13.1%	9.0%	8.2%	7.5%
Mesa County	11.3%	11.7%	11.3%	11.5%	10.8%	9.7%	9.6%	10.1%	10.6%
United States	13.2%	13.0%	12.6%	12.2%	11.7%	11.4%	11.4%	11.5%	11.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2201; FOOD STAMPS/SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) 2023

Grand Poverty

Grand Poverty within a Demographic for 2023

Demographic	Grand County	Mesa County	Colorado	US
All Households	17%	11.2%	9.4%	12.4%
Households with married adults with children	17.2%	11.9%	9%	13.5%
Single female households with children	30.6%	31.8%	25.9%	32.6%
Individuals 65 and older	18.9%	9.8%	8%	10.4%
Hispanics of any race	17.2%	19.2%	13.6%	16.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: S1701; POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, and S1702; POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES 2023

Trend

Grand County Total Poverty Percent of Households

Data

Grand County Total Poverty Percent of Households

name	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	13.2%	13.1%	12.7%	12.2%	11.5%	10.9%	10.3%	9.8%	9.6%	9.6%	9.4%
Grand County	13.7%	16.3%	18.7%	17.0%	12.7%	8.4%	9.1%	14.0%	14.8%	15.7%	17.0%
Mesa County	14.7%	15.8%	15.6%	16.3%	16.0%	15.7%	14.2%	13.0%	11.9%	11.5%	11.2%
United States	15.4%	15.6%	15.5%	15.1%	14.6%	14.1%	13.4%	12.8%	12.6%	12.5%	12.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1701; POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2023

Grand Housing

Trend

Grand Percent Renter-occupied housing

Data

Grand Percent Renter-occupied housing

Region	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Colorado	35.2%	35.7%	35.6%	35.3%	35.1%	34.8%	33.8%	33.9%	33.8%	33.7%
Grand County	33.8%	31.8%	30.4%	30.0%	35.3%	34.9%	34.4%	35.1%	33.0%	30.2%
Mesa County	30.3%	30.9%	32.0%	33.0%	32.8%	31.8%	30.9%	29.6%	28.2%	28.1%
United States	35.6%	36.1%	36.4%	36.2%	36.2%	36.0%	35.6%	35.4%	35.2%	35.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04; SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2023

Grand Housing Burden: Percent of households where housing cost exceed 30% of income in 2023

County	Total	Renters	Owners
Grand County	32.1%	42.5 ( 482 )	28.3% ( 882 )
Mesa County	31.6%	49.1 ( 8,347 )	25.2% ( 11,696 )

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04; SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2023

Mesa County Tell Us Community Survey, 2022

ETC Institute, National Survey Data on Quality of Life Indicators, 2020

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S0101; AGE AND SEX 2023

Source: Colorado Department of Local Affairs, State Demography Office Vintage 2023

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Colorado Health Information Dataset - Live Birth Statistics, 2000-2022

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Taking the Unintended Out of Pregnancy: Colorado’s Success with Long-Acting Reversible Contraception, 2017

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Colorado Health Information Dataset - Death Statistics, 2000-2022

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP05; DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES 2023

Colorado Department of Local Affairs, State Demography Office, Race and Hispanic Origin by Age Estimates - County, 2023 Vintage

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1601; LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME 2023

The Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law, LGBT Demographic Data Interactive, 2019, 2023

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1801; DISABILITY CHARACTERISTICS 2023

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, 2023

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Civilian Unemployment Rate, 2023

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Unemployment Rates for States, 2023

Mesa County Workforce Center, Workforce Center Dashboard Statistics, Personal Communication, 2008-2023

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP03; SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS 2023

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1901; INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2023

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2201; FOOD STAMPS / SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) 2023

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1701; POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2018-2023

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04; SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2018-2023

Zillow, Housing Data, 2015-2023

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1101; HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES, 2018-2023

References

1.

Mesa County Tell Us Community Survey, 2022

2.

ETC Institute, National Survey Data on Quality of Life Indicators, 2020

3.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S0101; AGE AND SEX 2023

4.

Colorado Department of Local Affairs, State Demography Office Vintage 2023

5.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Colorado Health Information Dataset - Live Birth Statistics, 2000-2022

6.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Taking the Unintended Out of Pregnancy: Colorado’s Success with Long-Acting Reversible Contraception, 2017

7.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Colorado Health Information Dataset - Death Statistics, 2000-2022

8.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP05; DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES 2023

9.

Colorado Department of Local Affairs, State Demography Office, Race and Hispanic Origin by Age Estimates - County, 2023 Vintage

10.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1601; LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME 2023

11.

The Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law, LGBT Demographic Data Interactive, 2019, 2023

12.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1801; DISABILITY CHARACTERISTICS 2023

13.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501; EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, 2023

14.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Civilian Unemployment Rate, 2023

15.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Unemployment Rates for States, 2023

16.

Mesa County Workforce Center, Workforce Center Dashboard Statistics, Personal Communication, 2008-2023

17.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP03; SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS 2023

18.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1901; INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2023

19.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2201; FOOD STAMPS / SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) 2023

20.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1701; POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2018-2023

21.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04; SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2018-2023

22.

Zillow, Housing Data, 2015-2023

23.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1101; HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES, 2018-2023