Comunity 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.

QUALITY OF LIFE (2020 & 2022)

MY COMMUNITY IS A GOOD PLACE TO …

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.

Mesa County Population growth since 2013

Population growth comparison 2013

Mesa County Population

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

Population growth comparison since

Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 0.0% 1.5% 3.1% 4.7% 6.2% 8.0% 9.6% 11.0% 11.8% 12.7%
Mesa County 0.0% 0.1% 0.3% 0.5% 0.9% 1.7% 2.6% 3.8% 4.9% 5.9%
United States 0.0% 0.8% 1.6% 2.3% 3.0% 3.6% 4.2% 4.8% 5.8% 6.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S0101, AGE AND SEX 2022

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.

NATURAL INCREASE AND NET MIGRATION, Mesa County

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.

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

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.

Median Age

Median Age

Median Age

Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 36.1 36.2 36.3 36.4 36.5 36.6 36.7 36.9 37.1 37.3
Mesa County 38.2 38.2 38.4 38.8 38.9 39.1 39.7 40.0 40.3 40.6
United States 37.3 37.4 37.6 37.7 37.8 37.9 38.1 38.2 38.4 38.5
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B01002, MEDIAN AGE BY SEX 2022

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.

SHARE OF THE POPULATION BY AGE GROUP, MESA COUNTY

SHARE OF THE POPULATION BY AGE GROUP, MESA COUNTY

Year Under 25 25 to 64 65+
2013 33.3% 51.3% 15.4%
2022 30.0% 50.0% 20.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B01002, MEDIAN AGE BY SEX 2022

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.

Racail 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 80.3% 13.3%
Two or more 1.8% 0.7%
Ethnicity Percent
Hispanic 15.3%
Non-hispanic white alone 80.3%
People of color, Non-Hispanic 6.4%
People of color or Hispanic 19.7%
Source: Colorado Department of Local Affairs, State Demography Office

Racail 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 80.4% 13.2%
Two or more 1.8% 0.7%
Ethnicity Percent
Hispanic 15.2%
Non-hispanic white alone 80.4%
People of color, Non-Hispanic 6.4%
People of color or Hispanic 19.6%
Source: Colorado Department of Local Affairs, State Demography Office

Racail and Ethnic Representation Mesa County

2020

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 80.8% 13.0%
Two or more 1.8% 0.7%
Ethnicity Percent
Hispanic 15.0%
Non-hispanic white alone 80.8%
People of color, Non-Hispanic 6.2%
People of color or Hispanic 19.2%
Source: Colorado Department of Local Affairs, State Demography Office

Ethnic Diversity

Source: Colorado Department of Local Affairs, State Demography Office

Ethnic Diversity

Source: Colorado Department of Local Affairs, State Demography Office

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.

People of color or Hispanic by Year

People of color or Hispanic by Year

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

PEOPLE OF COLOR Within Age Group, Mesa County - 2022

PEOPLE OF COLOR Within Age Group, Mesa County - 2022

Region Under 25 25 to 64 65 and Over
Mesa County 28.8% 18.5% 8.7%
Colorado 44.5% 31.1% 17.2%
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.

POPULATION AGE 5+ WHO SPEAK SPANISH AT HOME

2022

POPULATION AGE 5+ WHO SPEAK SPANISH AT HOME

POPULATION AGE 5+ WHO SPEAK SPANISH AT HOME

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

Disability Percent
Ambulatory difficulty 7.4%
Cognitive difficulty 6.8%
Independent living difficulty 6.2%
Hearing difficulty 5.3%
Vision difficulty 2.9%
Self-care difficulty 2.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1810, DISABILITY CHARACTERISTICS 2022

POPULATION WITH A DISABILITY (2022) Among Civilian Nonistitutionalize Population

POPULATION WITH A DISABILITY Among Civilian Nonistitutionalize Population

POPULATION WITH A DISABILITY Among Civilian Nonistitutionalize Population

Region 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 10.4% 10.4% 10.6% 10.6% 10.6% 10.8% 10.8% 11.0%
Mesa County 13.8% 14.3% 14.7% 14.6% 15.0% 15.1% 15.1% 15.3%
United States 12.4% 12.5% 12.6% 12.6% 12.6% 12.7% 12.6% 12.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1810, DISABILITY CHARACTERISTICS 2022

Mesa County Residents: Percent with Disability by Age 2022

Among Civilian Nonistitutionalize Population

Mesa County Residents: Percent with Disability by Age 2022

Among Civilian Nonistitutionalize Population

Region 5 to 17 18 to 34 35 to 64 65 to 74 75 and older
Mesa County 6.0% 8.5% 14.5% 24.5% 53.6%
Colorado 4.9% 7.0% 10.4% 21.1% 45.1%
United States 5.9% 7.2% 12.4% 24.1% 46.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1810, DISABILITY CHARACTERISTICS 2022

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

2016 2018 2022
Colorado 91.0% 91.4% 92.5%
Mesa County 89.8% 90.1% 92.3%
United States 87.0% 87.7% 89.1%
Source: Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates, Table: B15003, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT FOR THE POPULATION 25 YEARS AND OVER 2022

Adults, 18-24, with Bachelor’s Degree

2016 2018 2022
Mesa County 3.6% 6.8% 8.5%
Colorado 11.1% 12.1% 14.4%
United States 10.2% 10.8% 12.5%
Source: Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates, Table: S1501, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2022

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.

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT (ADULTS 25+) IN Mesa County ( 2022 )

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT (ADULTS 25+) IN Mesa County ( 2022 )

Mesa County Colorado United States
Less than high school 7.7% 7.5% 10.9%
High school diploma only 28.8% 20.4% 26.4%
Some College, No degree 25.1% 20.0% 19.7%
Associate’s degree 8.3% 8.4% 8.7%
Bachelor’ degree 20.2% 27.2% 20.9%
Graduate or professional degree 9.9% 16.5% 13.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B15003, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT FOR THE POPULATION 25 YEARS AND OVER 2022

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.

DECEMBER 2023 UNEMPLOYMENT RATES

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE, MESA COUNTY

Annual Average

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.

POPULATION 16+ IN CIVILIAN LABOR FORCE

POPULATION 16+ IN CIVILIAN LABOR FORCE

POPULATION 16+ IN CIVILIAN LABOR FORCE

name 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 69.0% 68.7% 68.4% 68.2% 68.2% 68.3% 68.4% 68.2% 68.5% 68.6%
Mesa County 63.1% 63.2% 63.3% 63.2% 62.7% 62.6% 62.2% 61.9% 61.7% 61.6%
United States 64.3% 63.9% 63.7% 63.5% 63.4% 63.3% 63.4% 63.4% 63.6% 63.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2301, EMPLOYMENT STATUS 2022

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 2022 Median Income ($) Change since 2018
Grand Junction $62,993 26.4%
Fruita $71,550 31.4%
Redlands $93,223 28.5%
Clifton $55,108 31.2%
Fruitvale $71,747 14.6%
Orchard Mesa $64,688 17.2%
Palisade $56,359 61.7%
Rural East $84,461 25.6%
Rural South $82,821 13.8%
Rural West $106,201 66.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1901, INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2022

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

MESA COUNTY

Median Household Income

Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 58,433 59,448 60,629 62,520 65,458 68,811 72,331 75,231 80,184 87,598
Mesa County 49,471 48,610 49,322 50,070 51,971 53,683 55,379 57,157 62,127 68,077
United States 53,046 53,482 53,889 55,322 57,652 60,293 62,843 64,994 69,021 75,149
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1901, INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2022

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.

Household receiving snap

Household receiving snap

Household receiving snap

Name 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 8.7% 8.6% 8.2% 8.0% 7.5% 7.2% 7.4% 7.6%
Mesa County 11.3% 11.7% 11.3% 11.5% 10.8% 9.7% 9.6% 10.1%
United States 13.2% 13.0% 12.6% 12.2% 11.7% 11.4% 11.4% 11.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2201, FOOD STAMPS/SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) 2022

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.

TOTAL POVERTY PERCENT OF HOUSEHOLDS

TOTAL POVERTY PERCENT OF HOUSEHOLDS

Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 13.2% 13.1% 12.7% 12.2% 11.5% 10.9% 10.3% 9.8% 9.6% 9.6%
Mesa County 14.7% 15.8% 15.6% 16.3% 16.0% 15.7% 14.2% 13.0% 11.9% 11.5%
United States 15.4% 15.6% 15.5% 15.1% 14.6% 14.1% 13.4% 12.8% 12.6% 12.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1701, POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2022

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.

Renter-occupied housing

Renter-occupied housing

Renter-occupied housing

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Mesa County 28.3% 30.3% 30.9% 32.0% 33.0% 32.8% 31.8% 30.9% 29.6% 28.2%
Colorado 34.6% 35.2% 35.7% 35.6% 35.3% 35.1% 34.8% 33.8% 33.9% 33.8%
United States 35.1% 35.6% 36.1% 36.4% 36.2% 36.2% 36.0% 35.6% 35.4% 35.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04, SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2022

Percent of Household that are housing cost burden.

Region Percent Renters Total Household Burdened Renter household Burdened
Mesa County 28.2% 31.3% 47.2%
Colorado 33.8% 32.9% 51.9%
United States 35.2% 31.5% 49.9%

Communities

Fast Facts: Communities in Mesa County

Population % of Mesa County Population. % Hispanic Residents Median Age % Completed High School % Completed Bachelors+ 2022 Unemployment Median Income
Mesa County 156,131 100.0% 15.1% 41 92.3% 30.0% 5.3% $68,077
Clifton 19,443 12.5% 26.1% 35 87.8% 12.8% 9.1% $55,108
Fruita 13,462 8.6% 11.9% 40 94.0% 30.7% 3.5% $71,550
Fruitvale 8,022 5.1% 11.0% 40 93.8% 26.0% 4.5% $71,747
Grand Junction 65,918 42.2% 16.5% 40 92.6% 35.2% 4.7% $62,993
Orchard Mesa 7,173 4.6% 7.4% 42 93.1% 21.4% 7.9% $64,688
Palisade 2,571 1.6% 13.0% 47 88.5% 26.4% 4.6% $56,359
Redlands 8,914 5.7% 6.6% 48 97.2% 47.3% 3.6% $93,223
Rural West 8,398 5.4% 8.1% 40 95.5% 31.7% 6.7% $106,201
Rural East 3,378 2.2% 6.2% 43 93.5% 24.5% 7.3% $84,461
Rural South 4,895 3.1% 5.3% 55 96.4% 35.1% 0.6% $82,821
Source: Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates, Tables: B01001, B03003, B01002, S1501, S2301, and S1901 2022

Mesa County

Fast Facts

  • Median age: 40.6
  • Total population: 156,131 (2022)
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.1%
  • Educational attainment for adults 25 and over
    • High school diploma: 92.3%
    • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 30.0%
  • Unemployment rate (2022) 5.3%
  • Median household income: $68,077

Household Composition

  • Total households: 63,098
  • Households with children: 27.8% (17,541 households)
  • Households with resident age 60 or over: 45.7% (28,836 households)
  • Single female households with children: 5.7% (3,566 households)
  • Households that rent 28.2%

Housing Burden

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

  • All Households: 31.3%
  • Rentors: 47.2% (7,872)
  • Owners: 25.4% (11,511)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: , 2022

Population Demographics and Economic Characteristics

The total population in Mesa County has grown every year since 2015, by about 1,200 residents each year. Over this period the median age increased to 40.6 in 2022. This is likely a result of lower birth rates and a heavy prevalence of older adults moving to the area.

As of 2022, nearly half of all households include residents 60 and older and about a quarter include children. About 6% of all households are female single parent households; this is about 1 in 5 among households with children.

The share of the population who identify as Hispanic or Latino is also growing, up to 15.1% in 2022. This will likely continue given that the youngest generations are the most diverse; 30% of residents 0 to 14 years old are People of Color.

The median household income has risen rapidly in recent years, increasing by 27% since 2018. In the years prior, 2014 to 2018, the median income had only increased by 10%. 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 dramatically in recent years, from about 7% during the pandemic to 3 percent by the end of 2023.

Clifton

Fast Facts

  • Total Population: 19,443
  • Hispanic/Latino: 26.1%
  • Median Age: 35.3
    • This increased from 33.4 years in 2018 indicating a somewhat aging population.
  • Educational Attainment (Adults 25 and older)
    • High School Diploma: 87.8%
    • Bachelor’s Degree or higher: 12.8%
  • Employment Status: Unemployment in 2022 9.1%
  • Median Income: increased from $42,009 in 2018 to $55,108 in 2022.
    • $12,969 less than Mesa County’s median income. Median incomes increased from $42,009 in 2018 to $55,108 in 2022.

Household Composition

  • Total households: 7,589
  • Households with children: 34.4% (2,611 households)
  • Households with resident age 60 or over: 37.1% (2,816 households)
  • Single female households with children: 10.9% (824 households)
  • Households that rent 28.2%

Housing Burden

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

  • All Households: 38.7%
  • Rentors: 50.8% (1,032)
  • Owners: 34.2% (1,863)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: , 2022

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 12.5% of the county’s total population.

This community has the lowest median age at 35.3, 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 26.1%, and that share has increased in recent years.

Clifton has the lowest median household income in the county, 19.1% less than the county median. Clifton has the smallest share of adults with a bachelor’s degree at only 12.8%. This community also has the highest unemployment rate at 9.1% compared to 5.3% countywide. Clifton has the highest share in the county with housing cost burden at 50.8%.

City of Fruita

Fast Facts

  • Total Population: 13,462
  • Hispanic/Latino: 11.9%
  • Median Age: 40.4
    • This increased from 37.7 years in 2018 indicating a somewhat aging population.
  • Educational Attainment (Adults 25 and older)
    • High School Diploma: 94.0%
    • Bachelor’s Degree or higher: 30.7%
  • Employment Status: Unemployment in 2022 3.5%
  • Median Income: increased from $54,464 in 2018 to $71,550 in 2022.
    • $3,473 more than Mesa County’s median income. Median incomes increased from $54,464 in 2018 to $71,550 in 2022.

Household Composition

  • Total households: 5,018
  • Households with children: 39.3% (1,972 households)
  • Households with resident age 60 or over: 43.9% (2,203 households)
  • Single female households with children: 6.0% (303 households)
  • Households that rent 21.8%

Housing Burden

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

  • All Households: 29.7%
  • Rentors: 51.3% (449)
  • Owners: 24.9% (977)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: , 2022

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 2022 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

Fast Facts

  • Total Population: 8,022
  • Hispanic/Latino: 11.0%
  • Median Age: 40.4
    • This decreased from 40.6 years in 2018 indicating a somewhat more youthful population.
  • Educational Attainment (Adults 25 and older)
    • High School Diploma: 93.8%
    • Bachelor’s Degree or higher: 26.0%
  • Employment Status: Unemployment in 2022 4.5%
  • Median Income: increased from $62,605 in 2018 to $71,747 in 2022.
    • $3,670 more than Mesa County’s median income. Median incomes increased from $62,605 in 2018 to $71,747 in 2022.

Household Composition

  • Total households: 3,237
  • Households with children: 28.4% (919 households)
  • Households with resident age 60 or over: 48.9% (1,583 households)
  • Single female households with children: 3.6% (118 households)
  • Households that rent 6.0%

Housing Burden

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

  • All Households: 25.5%
  • Rentors: 29.8% (47)
  • Owners: 25.3% (770)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: , 2022

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 2022, Fruitvale’s median income was only 5.4% higher than the county’s, dropping from 17% higher in 2018.

This community has the lowest concentration of households who rent, at only 6.0%, and the lowest concentration (29.8%) of those who are paying 30% or more of their income towards housing.

City of Grand Junction

Fast Facts

  • Total Population: 65,918
  • Hispanic/Latino: 16.5%
  • Median Age: 39.9
    • This increased from 36.7 years in 2018 indicating a somewhat aging population.
  • Educational Attainment (Adults 25 and older)
    • High School Diploma: 92.6%
    • Bachelor’s Degree or higher: 35.2%
  • Employment Status: Unemployment in 2022 4.7%
  • Median Income: increased from $49,849 in 2018 to $62,993 in 2022.
    • $5,084 less than Mesa County’s median income. Median incomes increased from $49,849 in 2018 to $62,993 in 2022.

Household Composition

  • Total households: 28,093
  • Households with children: 24.1% (6,770 households)
  • Households with resident age 60 or over: 44.7% (12,558 households)
  • Single female households with children: 4.8% (1,354 households)
  • Households that rent 37.1%

Housing Burden

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

  • All Households: 31.1%
  • Rentors: 45.8% (4,574)
  • Owners: 22.8% (4,032)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: , 2022

Population Demographics and Economic Characteristics

Grand Junction is the most populous city in Mesa County, accounting for 42.2% 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 2018 and 2022, similar to the overall county increase. The city has one of the highest concentrations of Hispanic or Latino residents in the county at 16.5% . It also has the highest concentration in the county of households who rent their home, at 37.1% . Among renters, 45.8% are paying more than 30% of their income towards monthly rent.

Orchard Mesa

Fast Facts

  • Total Population: 7,173
  • Hispanic/Latino: 7.4%
  • Median Age: 42
    • This decreased from 42.4 years in 2018 indicating a somewhat more youthful population.
  • Educational Attainment (Adults 25 and older)
    • High School Diploma: 93.1%
    • Bachelor’s Degree or higher: 21.4%
  • Employment Status: Unemployment in 2022 7.9%
  • Median Income: increased from $55,175 in 2018 to $64,688 in 2022.
    • $3,389 less than Mesa County’s median income. Median incomes increased from $55,175 in 2018 to $64,688 in 2022.

Household Composition

  • Total households: 2,685
  • Households with children: 32.3% (867 households)
  • Households with resident age 60 or over: 49.9% (1,340 households)
  • Single female households with children: 9.3% (249 households)
  • Households that rent 18.0%

Housing Burden

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

  • All Households: 32.7%
  • Rentors: 75.2% (326)
  • Owners: 24.3% (535)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: , 2022

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 4.6% of the county’s total population. This community has a higher concentration of households with children (32.3%), 9.3% of which are female single parent households.

The median household income in Orchard Mesa is slightly lower than the county median, and though it has increased in recent years, it has increased at a slower rate. The area also has the second highest unemployment rate in the county, 50% higher than the county rate.

A comparatively smaller share of these households are renters at only18.0%. However, for those who rent, housing cost burden is high, at 75.2%.

Town of Palisade

Fast Facts

  • Total Population: 2,571
  • Hispanic/Latino: 13.0%
  • Median Age: 47.1
    • This increased from 39.4 years in 2018 indicating a somewhat aging population.
  • Educational Attainment (Adults 25 and older)
    • High School Diploma: 88.5%
    • Bachelor’s Degree or higher: 26.4%
  • Employment Status: Unemployment in 2022 4.6%
  • Median Income: increased from $34,844 in 2018 to $56,359 in 2022.
    • $11,718 less than Mesa County’s median income. Median incomes increased from $34,844 in 2018 to $56,359 in 2022.

Household Composition

  • Total households: 1,171
  • Households with children: 18.4% (215 households)
  • Households with resident age 60 or over: 56.3% (659 households)
  • Single female households with children: 2.8% (33 households)
  • Households that rent 26.2%

Housing Burden

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

  • All Households: 29.3%
  • Rentors: 51.4% (158)
  • Owners: 21.4% (185)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: , 2022

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, 17.2% lower than the county median.

Redlands

Fast Facts

  • Total Population: 8,914
  • Hispanic/Latino: 6.6%
  • Median Age: 48.5
    • This decreased from 51.6 years in 2018 indicating a somewhat more youthful population.
  • Educational Attainment (Adults 25 and older)
    • High School Diploma: 97.2%
    • Bachelor’s Degree or higher: 47.3%
  • Employment Status: Unemployment in 2022 3.6%
  • Median Income: increased from $72,556 in 2018 to $93,223 in 2022.
    • $25,146 more than Mesa County’s median income. Median incomes increased from $72,556 in 2018 to $93,223 in 2022.

Household Composition

  • Total households: 3,474
  • Households with children: 25.1% (872 households)
  • Households with resident age 60 or over: 59.8% (2,077 households)
  • Single female households with children: 2.0% (68 households)
  • Households that rent 8.8%

Housing Burden

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

  • All Households: 26.7%
  • Rentors: 60.0% (183)
  • Owners: 23.5% (745)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: , 2022

Population Demographics and Economic Characteristics

The Redlands is a small community located along the southwest side of the Colorado River, accounting for 5.7% of the county’s population.

Aside from rural regions, the Redlands community has the highest median household income in the county, 36.9% 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 only 9%8.8%.

Rural West, East, South

Population Demographics and Economic Characteristics

Residents in rural communities account for about 11% 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 2022, 51% 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 the highest concentration of older adults in the county at 63%.

East

The East rural region has a higher rate of households experiencing housing cost burden than other rural areas, at 34% compared to 24% in the South and 26% in the West.

West

The population in the West rural region has increased notably in recent years, increasing by about 12% since 2018. Over this period, there have been dramatic changes to the median age and the median household income.

From 2018 to 2022, the median age dropped from 45 to 40 and the median household income increased from around $60,000 to over $100,000, the highest median income in the county and 56% higher than the county median.

Population

East South West
Estimate 3,378 4,895 8,398
Percent of Mesa County Population 2.2% 3.1% 5.4%
Hispanic/Latino residents 6.2% 5.3% 8.1%

Median Age

Region 2018 2022
East 42.2 43.4 Aging
South 52.0 55.3 Aging
West 45.1 40.3 More youthful

Educational Attainment (Adults 25 and older)

East South West
High School Diploma 93.5% 96.4% 95.5%
Bachelor’s Degree or higher 75.5% 64.9% 68.3%

Median household incomes

region from to change
East $67,232 $84,461 More
South $72,809 $82,821 More
West $63,674 $106,201 More

Unemployment

East South West
Unemployment (2022) 7.3% 0.6% 6.7%

Household Composition

Household type East South West
Total Households 1280 2197 2954
Households with children 25.3% 19.9% 31.0%
Includes as 60+ 51.1% 62.9% 42.3%
Single female households with children: 3.7% 0.0% 2.2%

Percent of Households that rent

East South West
Percent that Rent 15.0% 13.6% 19.0%

Housing burden (more than 30% of income in 2022 )

East South West
Total 33.6% 23.8% 25.5%
Owner 33.0% 26.3% 25.4%
Renter 38.1% 0.0% 26.0%

Nearby Counties

Delta County

2022 Summary

  • Hispanic/Latino population: 15.5%

  • Median Age: 47.8

  • Educational Attainment

    • High School Diploma: 90.0%
    • Bachelor’s Degree or higher, age 25+: 24.5%

  • Median Household Income: $56,349

  • Employment Status:

    • Percent of those 16+ in labor force: 49.6%
    • Unemployment rate: 4.4%

  • SNAP Usage: 11.4%

Delta Population Growth

Population Growth 2013 to 2022

Population Growth 2013 to 2022

Population Growth 2013 to 2022

Population growth since 2013
Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 0.0% 1.5% 3.1% 4.7% 6.2% 8.0% 9.6% 11.0% 11.8% 12.7%
Delta County 0.0% -0.9% -1.5% -1.4% -1.4% -1.0% -0.3% 0.3% 1.5% 1.7%
United States 0.0% 0.8% 1.6% 2.3% 3.0% 3.6% 4.2% 4.8% 5.8% 6.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B01003, TOTAL POPULATION 2022

Delta Median Age

Median Age 2022

Median Age

Median Age

Median Age (ACS: B01002_001E)
Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 36.1 36.2 36.3 36.4 36.5 36.6 36.7 36.9 37.1 37.3
Delta County 46.7 47.1 47.3 47.5 47.8 47.6 47.3 47.7 47.6 47.8
United States 37.3 37.4 37.6 37.7 37.8 37.9 38.1 38.2 38.4 38.5
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: 01002, MEDIAN AGE BY SEX 2022

Delta Race

Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color) in 2022

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

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

Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 30.3 30.6 30.9 31.0 31.4 31.7 31.9 32.5 33.2 33.8
Delta County 17.4 17.7 17.9 18.3 18.4 18.6 18.7 19.2 20.0 20.6
United States 36.7 37.2 37.7 38.0 38.5 38.9 39.3 39.9 40.6 41.1
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

Delta Hispanic Population

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home in 2022

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Region 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 11.8% 11.9% 11.8% 11.8% 11.7% 11.2% 11.1% 11.0%
Delta County 8.0% 8.4% 8.5% 8.3% 7.6% 8.0% 7.8% 6.6%
United States 13.0% 13.1% 13.2% 13.3% 13.4% 13.2% 13.3% 13.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: S1101, HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES, and S1601, LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME 2022

Residents who are Hispanic Latino in 2022

Residents who are Hispanic Latino

Residents who are Hispanic Latino

Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 20.8% 20.9% 21.1% 21.1% 21.3% 21.4% 21.5% 21.7% 21.9% 22.1%
Delta County 14.2% 14.5% 14.7% 14.9% 15.0% 15.1% 15.2% 15.2% 15.4% 15.5%
United States 16.6% 16.9% 17.1% 17.3% 17.6% 17.8% 18.0% 18.2% 18.4% 18.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B03003, HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN 2022

Delta Educational Attainment

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

2016 2019 2022
Delta County 41.2% 43.7% 45.7%
Colorado 28.7% 30.7% 33.1%
United States 30% 30.9% 33.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2022

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

2016 2019 2022
Delta County 3.4% 9.9% 8.3%
Colorado 11.1% 12.6% 14.4%
United States 10.2% 11.2% 12.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2022

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 2022

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 2022

Delta Economic Characteristics

Delta Median Income

Delta Median Household Income

Delta Median Household Income

Median Household Income
Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 58,433 59,448 60,629 62,520 65,458 68,811 72,331 75,231 80,184 87,598
Delta County 42,078 42,389 42,452 42,011 42,487 44,512 45,269 47,968 51,803 56,349
United States 53,046 53,482 53,889 55,322 57,652 60,293 62,843 64,994 69,021 75,149
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1901, INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2022 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) 2022

Delta Employment

Delta Work Force, Employed Adults 16+ ( 2022 )

Delta Work Force, Employed Adults 16+

Delta Work Force, Employed Adults 16+

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 8.5% 7.9% 6.9% 6% 5.2% 4.7% 4.3% 4.6% 4.6% 4.5%
Delta County 11.5% 12.1% 11.7% 9.2% 8.5% 8.5% 6.6% 6.9% 5.2% 4.4%
United States 9.7% 9.2% 8.3% 7.4% 6.6% 5.9% 5.3% 5.4% 5.5% 5.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2301, EMPLOYMENT STATUS 2022

Delta SNAP Usage

Delta HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE (2022)

Delta HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Delta HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Region 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 8.7% 8.6% 8.2% 8.0% 7.5% 7.2% 7.4% 7.6%
Delta County 11.6% 12.1% 11.5% 13.0% 13.3% 12.2% 12.2% 11.4%
United States 13.2% 13.0% 12.6% 12.2% 11.7% 11.4% 11.4% 11.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2201, FOOD STAMPS/SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) 2022

Delta Poverty

Delta Poverty within a Demographic for 2022

Demographic Delta County Colorado US
All Households 15% 9.6% 12.5%
Households with married adults with children 19.8% 9.3% 13.6%
Single female households with children 50.4% 26.4% 33.1%
Individuals 65 and older 8% 7.6% 10%
Hispanics of any race 22.9% 14% 17.2%
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 2022

Delta County Total Poverty Percent of Households

Delta County Total Poverty Percent of Households

name 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 13.2% 13.1% 12.7% 12.2% 11.5% 10.9% 10.3% 9.8% 9.6% 9.6%
Delta County 15.5% 16.2% 16.3% 16.8% 16.5% 17.6% 18.3% 18.1% 16.9% 15.0%
United States 15.4% 15.6% 15.5% 15.1% 14.6% 14.1% 13.4% 12.8% 12.6% 12.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1701, POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2022

Delta Housing

Delta Percent Renter-occupied housing

Delta Percent Renter-occupied housing

Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 34.6% 35.2% 35.7% 35.6% 35.3% 35.1% 34.8% 33.8% 33.9% 33.8%
Delta County 24.3% 28.2% 28.7% 29.4% 29.0% 29.0% 26.4% 26.8% 26.3% 23.9%
United States 35.1% 35.6% 36.1% 36.4% 36.2% 36.2% 36.0% 35.6% 35.4% 35.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04, SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2022

Delta Housing Burden: Percent of households where housing cost exceed 30% of income in 2022

Total Renters Owners
28.1% 49.2 ( 1,272 ) 22.3% ( 2,080 )
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04, SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2022

Montrose County

2022 Summary

  • Hispanic/Latino population: 20.9%

  • Median Age: 45.9

  • Educational Attainment

    • High School Diploma: 89.3%
    • Bachelor’s Degree or higher, age 25+: 27.7%

  • Median Household Income: $62,817

  • Employment Status:

    • Percent of those 16+ in labor force: 55.5%
    • Unemployment rate: 4.3%

  • SNAP Usage: 10.1%

Montrose Population Growth

Population Growth 2013 to 2022

Population Growth 2013 to 2022

Population Growth 2013 to 2022

Population growth since 2013
Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 0.0% 1.5% 3.1% 4.7% 6.2% 8.0% 9.6% 11.0% 11.8% 12.7%
Montrose County 0.0% -0.3% -0.5% -0.4% -0.3% 0.6% 1.6% 3.1% 3.2% 4.4%
United States 0.0% 0.8% 1.6% 2.3% 3.0% 3.6% 4.2% 4.8% 5.8% 6.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B01003, TOTAL POPULATION 2022

Montrose Median Age

Median Age 2022

Median Age

Median Age

Median Age (ACS: B01002_001E)
Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 36.1 36.2 36.3 36.4 36.5 36.6 36.7 36.9 37.1 37.3
Montrose County 42.8 43.5 44.2 44.6 44.7 45.1 45.2 45.5 45.6 45.9
United States 37.3 37.4 37.6 37.7 37.8 37.9 38.1 38.2 38.4 38.5
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: 01002, MEDIAN AGE BY SEX 2022

Montrose Race

Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color) in 2022

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

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

Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 30.3 30.6 30.9 31.0 31.4 31.7 31.9 32.5 33.2 33.8
Montrose County 22.8 23.2 23.6 23.6 23.8 23.9 23.9 24.1 24.8 25.2
United States 36.7 37.2 37.7 38.0 38.5 38.9 39.3 39.9 40.6 41.1
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

Montrose Hispanic Population

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home in 2022

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Region 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 11.8% 11.9% 11.8% 11.8% 11.7% 11.2% 11.1% 11.0%
Montrose County 14.7% 14.4% 14.4% 14.7% 15.7% 14.9% 15.6% 14.9%
United States 13.0% 13.1% 13.2% 13.3% 13.4% 13.2% 13.3% 13.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: S1101, HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES, and S1601, LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME 2022

Residents who are Hispanic Latino in 2022

Residents who are Hispanic Latino

Residents who are Hispanic Latino

Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 20.8% 20.9% 21.1% 21.1% 21.3% 21.4% 21.5% 21.7% 21.9% 22.1%
Montrose County 19.9% 20.1% 20.2% 20.2% 20.5% 20.5% 20.6% 20.6% 20.8% 20.9%
United States 16.6% 16.9% 17.1% 17.3% 17.6% 17.8% 18.0% 18.2% 18.4% 18.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B03003, HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN 2022

Montrose Educational Attainment

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

2016 2019 2022
Montrose County 41.9% 40.8% 46.8%
Colorado 28.7% 30.7% 33.1%
United States 30% 30.9% 33.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2022

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

2016 2019 2022
Montrose County 2.5% 5.8% 7.6%
Colorado 11.1% 12.6% 14.4%
United States 10.2% 11.2% 12.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2022

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 2022

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 2022

Montrose Economic Characteristics

Montrose Median Income

Montrose Median Household Income

Montrose Median Household Income

Median Household Income
Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 58,433 59,448 60,629 62,520 65,458 68,811 72,331 75,231 80,184 87,598
Montrose County 45,718 44,885 43,999 43,890 44,865 48,739 50,489 54,611 57,225 62,817
United States 53,046 53,482 53,889 55,322 57,652 60,293 62,843 64,994 69,021 75,149
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1901, INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2022 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) 2022

Montrose Employment

Montrose Work Force, Employed Adults 16+ ( 2022 )

Montrose Work Force, Employed Adults 16+

Montrose Work Force, Employed Adults 16+

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 8.5% 7.9% 6.9% 6% 5.2% 4.7% 4.3% 4.6% 4.6% 4.5%
Montrose County 11% 9.9% 10.2% 8.6% 8% 7% 6.3% 5.3% 5.3% 4.3%
United States 9.7% 9.2% 8.3% 7.4% 6.6% 5.9% 5.3% 5.4% 5.5% 5.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2301, EMPLOYMENT STATUS 2022

Montrose SNAP Usage

Montrose HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE (2022)

Montrose HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Montrose HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Region 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 8.7% 8.6% 8.2% 8.0% 7.5% 7.2% 7.4% 7.6%
Montrose County 14.3% 13.3% 12.6% 11.9% 10.9% 10.4% 10.2% 10.1%
United States 13.2% 13.0% 12.6% 12.2% 11.7% 11.4% 11.4% 11.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2201, FOOD STAMPS/SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) 2022

Montrose Poverty

Montrose Poverty within a Demographic for 2022

Demographic Montrose County Colorado US
All Households 11.6% 9.6% 12.5%
Households with married adults with children 12.8% 9.3% 13.6%
Single female households with children 33% 26.4% 33.1%
Individuals 65 and older 8.1% 7.6% 10%
Hispanics of any race 15.6% 14% 17.2%
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 2022

Montrose County Total Poverty Percent of Households

Montrose County Total Poverty Percent of Households

name 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 13.2% 13.1% 12.7% 12.2% 11.5% 10.9% 10.3% 9.8% 9.6% 9.6%
Montrose County 16.0% 17.2% 19.0% 18.0% 17.8% 16.7% 15.1% 12.3% 11.6% 11.6%
United States 15.4% 15.6% 15.5% 15.1% 14.6% 14.1% 13.4% 12.8% 12.6% 12.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1701, POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2022

Montrose Housing

Montrose Percent Renter-occupied housing

Montrose Percent Renter-occupied housing

Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 34.6% 35.2% 35.7% 35.6% 35.3% 35.1% 34.8% 33.8% 33.9% 33.8%
Montrose County 26.9% 29.9% 29.9% 30.4% 30.8% 29.3% 27.3% 26.1% 24.8% 23.9%
United States 35.1% 35.6% 36.1% 36.4% 36.2% 36.2% 36.0% 35.6% 35.4% 35.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04, SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2022

Montrose Housing Burden: Percent of households where housing cost exceed 30% of income in 2022

Total Renters Owners
26.0% 44.8 ( 1,704 ) 20.5% ( 2,657 )
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04, SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2022

Gunnison County

2022 Summary

  • Hispanic/Latino population: 10.0%

  • Median Age: 36.4

  • Educational Attainment

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

  • Median Household Income: $76,538

  • Employment Status:

    • Percent of those 16+ in labor force: 73.6%
    • Unemployment rate: 3.6%

  • SNAP Usage: 6.3%

Gunnison Population Growth

Population Growth 2013 to 2022

Population Growth 2013 to 2022

Population Growth 2013 to 2022

Population growth since 2013
Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 0.0% 1.5% 3.1% 4.7% 6.2% 8.0% 9.6% 11.0% 11.8% 12.7%
Gunnison County 0.0% 0.5% 1.5% 3.0% 5.1% 7.2% 9.0% 11.0% 9.3% 10.4%
United States 0.0% 0.8% 1.6% 2.3% 3.0% 3.6% 4.2% 4.8% 5.8% 6.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B01003, TOTAL POPULATION 2022

Gunnison Median Age

Median Age 2022

Median Age

Median Age

Median Age (ACS: B01002_001E)
Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 36.1 36.2 36.3 36.4 36.5 36.6 36.7 36.9 37.1 37.3
Gunnison County 34.1 34.2 34.3 34.4 34.5 34.5 34.5 34.8 36.1 36.4
United States 37.3 37.4 37.6 37.7 37.8 37.9 38.1 38.2 38.4 38.5
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: 01002, MEDIAN AGE BY SEX 2022

Gunnison Race

Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color) in 2022

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

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

Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 30.3 30.6 30.9 31.0 31.4 31.7 31.9 32.5 33.2 33.8
Gunnison County 11.5 11.8 12.1 12.1 12.6 12.8 13.1 13.5 14.4 14.9
United States 36.7 37.2 37.7 38.0 38.5 38.9 39.3 39.9 40.6 41.1
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

Gunnison Hispanic Population

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home in 2022

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Region 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 11.8% 11.9% 11.8% 11.8% 11.7% 11.2% 11.1% 11.0%
Gunnison County 6.7% 6.5% 7.1% 7.7% 8.2% 7.1% 6.0% 5.1%
United States 13.0% 13.1% 13.2% 13.3% 13.4% 13.2% 13.3% 13.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: S1101, HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES, and S1601, LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME 2022

Residents who are Hispanic Latino in 2022

Residents who are Hispanic Latino

Residents who are Hispanic Latino

Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 20.8% 20.9% 21.1% 21.1% 21.3% 21.4% 21.5% 21.7% 21.9% 22.1%
Gunnison County 8.5% 8.8% 9.0% 8.9% 9.1% 9.3% 9.4% 9.6% 9.7% 10.0%
United States 16.6% 16.9% 17.1% 17.3% 17.6% 17.8% 18.0% 18.2% 18.4% 18.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B03003, HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN 2022

Gunnison Educational Attainment

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

2016 2019 2022
Gunnison County 21.8% 24.6% 19.3%
Colorado 28.7% 30.7% 33.1%
United States 30% 30.9% 33.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2022

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

2016 2019 2022
Gunnison County 10.4% 16.2% 22%
Colorado 11.1% 12.6% 14.4%
United States 10.2% 11.2% 12.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2022

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 2022

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 2022

Gunnison Economic Characteristics

Gunnison Median Income

Gunnison Median Household Income

Gunnison Median Household Income

Median Household Income
Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 58,433 59,448 60,629 62,520 65,458 68,811 72,331 75,231 80,184 87,598
Gunnison County 52,332 51,371 48,071 50,746 52,651 54,979 56,577 60,557 63,341 76,538
United States 53,046 53,482 53,889 55,322 57,652 60,293 62,843 64,994 69,021 75,149
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1901, INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2022 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) 2022

Gunnison Employment

Gunnison Work Force, Employed Adults 16+ ( 2022 )

Gunnison Work Force, Employed Adults 16+

Gunnison Work Force, Employed Adults 16+

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 8.5% 7.9% 6.9% 6% 5.2% 4.7% 4.3% 4.6% 4.6% 4.5%
Gunnison County 8.3% 8.8% 7.8% 7.1% 7.3% 5.8% 5.1% 4.2% 4.2% 3.6%
United States 9.7% 9.2% 8.3% 7.4% 6.6% 5.9% 5.3% 5.4% 5.5% 5.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2301, EMPLOYMENT STATUS 2022

Gunnison SNAP Usage

Gunnison HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE (2022)

Gunnison HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Gunnison HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Region 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 8.7% 8.6% 8.2% 8.0% 7.5% 7.2% 7.4% 7.6%
Gunnison County 6.4% 6.9% 7.6% 6.7% 6.8% 7.1% 7.3% 6.3%
United States 13.2% 13.0% 12.6% 12.2% 11.7% 11.4% 11.4% 11.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2201, FOOD STAMPS/SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) 2022

Gunnison Poverty

Gunnison Poverty within a Demographic for 2022

Demographic Gunnison County Colorado US
All Households 10.8% 9.6% 12.5%
Households with married adults with children 6.4% 9.3% 13.6%
Single female households with children 24.4% 26.4% 33.1%
Individuals 65 and older 5.9% 7.6% 10%
Hispanics of any race 13.8% 14% 17.2%
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 2022

Gunnison County Total Poverty Percent of Households

Gunnison County Total Poverty Percent of Households

name 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 13.2% 13.1% 12.7% 12.2% 11.5% 10.9% 10.3% 9.8% 9.6% 9.6%
Gunnison County 17.7% 17.7% 16.9% 15.4% 14.1% 13.2% 13.4% 12.4% 13.0% 10.8%
United States 15.4% 15.6% 15.5% 15.1% 14.6% 14.1% 13.4% 12.8% 12.6% 12.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1701, POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2022

Gunnison Housing

Gunnison Percent Renter-occupied housing

Gunnison Percent Renter-occupied housing

Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 34.6% 35.2% 35.7% 35.6% 35.3% 35.1% 34.8% 33.8% 33.9% 33.8%
Gunnison County 40.9% 41.1% 40.7% 41.4% 41.3% 38.9% 38.6% 34.6% 36.1% 36.9%
United States 35.1% 35.6% 36.1% 36.4% 36.2% 36.2% 36.0% 35.6% 35.4% 35.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04, SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2022

Gunnison Housing Burden: Percent of households where housing cost exceed 30% of income in 2022

Total Renters Owners
28.8% 40 ( 1,059 ) 22.8% ( 1,117 )
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04, SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2022

Garfield County

2022 Summary

  • Hispanic/Latino population: 29.5%

  • Median Age: 37.2

  • Educational Attainment

    • High School Diploma: 89.3%
    • Bachelor’s Degree or higher, age 25+: 33.7%

  • Median Household Income: $82,772

  • Employment Status:

    • Percent of those 16+ in labor force: 73.0%
    • Unemployment rate: 3.2%

  • SNAP Usage: 6.9%

Garfield Population Growth

Population Growth 2013 to 2022

Population Growth 2013 to 2022

Population Growth 2013 to 2022

Population growth since 2013
Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 0.0% 1.5% 3.1% 4.7% 6.2% 8.0% 9.6% 11.0% 11.8% 12.7%
Garfield County 0.0% -0.0% 0.7% 1.4% 2.2% 3.3% 4.2% 5.1% 8.0% 8.8%
United States 0.0% 0.8% 1.6% 2.3% 3.0% 3.6% 4.2% 4.8% 5.8% 6.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B01003, TOTAL POPULATION 2022

Garfield Median Age

Median Age 2022

Median Age

Median Age

Median Age (ACS: B01002_001E)
Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 36.1 36.2 36.3 36.4 36.5 36.6 36.7 36.9 37.1 37.3
Garfield County 35.1 35.6 35.9 36.1 36.2 36.3 36.5 36.6 36.8 37.2
United States 37.3 37.4 37.6 37.7 37.8 37.9 38.1 38.2 38.4 38.5
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: 01002, MEDIAN AGE BY SEX 2022

Garfield Race

Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color) in 2022

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

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

Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 30.3 30.6 30.9 31.0 31.4 31.7 31.9 32.5 33.2 33.8
Garfield County 31.0 31.1 31.3 31.2 31.4 31.5 31.9 32.2 33.7 34.6
United States 36.7 37.2 37.7 38.0 38.5 38.9 39.3 39.9 40.6 41.1
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

Garfield Hispanic Population

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home in 2022

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Region 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 11.8% 11.9% 11.8% 11.8% 11.7% 11.2% 11.1% 11.0%
Garfield County 23.1% 23.6% 23.5% 24.3% 24.7% 24.0% 23.7% 23.9%
United States 13.0% 13.1% 13.2% 13.3% 13.4% 13.2% 13.3% 13.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: S1101, HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES, and S1601, LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME 2022

Residents who are Hispanic Latino in 2022

Residents who are Hispanic Latino

Residents who are Hispanic Latino

Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 20.8% 20.9% 21.1% 21.1% 21.3% 21.4% 21.5% 21.7% 21.9% 22.1%
Garfield County 28.2% 28.2% 28.1% 27.9% 28.1% 28.2% 28.4% 28.6% 29.2% 29.5%
United States 16.6% 16.9% 17.1% 17.3% 17.6% 17.8% 18.0% 18.2% 18.4% 18.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B03003, HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN 2022

Garfield Educational Attainment

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

2016 2019 2022
Garfield County 34.5% 35.7% 44.3%
Colorado 28.7% 30.7% 33.1%
United States 30% 30.9% 33.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2022

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

2016 2019 2022
Garfield County 7.1% 7.5% 9.2%
Colorado 11.1% 12.6% 14.4%
United States 10.2% 11.2% 12.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2022

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 2022

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 2022

Garfield Economic Characteristics

Garfield Median Income

Garfield Median Household Income

Garfield Median Household Income

Median Household Income
Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 58,433 59,448 60,629 62,520 65,458 68,811 72,331 75,231 80,184 87,598
Garfield County 57,022 57,214 56,590 61,300 66,503 72,898 75,937 75,435 77,212 82,772
United States 53,046 53,482 53,889 55,322 57,652 60,293 62,843 64,994 69,021 75,149
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1901, INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2022 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) 2022

Garfield Employment

Garfield Work Force, Employed Adults 16+ ( 2022 )

Garfield Work Force, Employed Adults 16+

Garfield Work Force, Employed Adults 16+

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 8.5% 7.9% 6.9% 6% 5.2% 4.7% 4.3% 4.6% 4.6% 4.5%
Garfield County 8.7% 7.6% 6.9% 6.2% 5.4% 4.3% 4.4% 4% 3.9% 3.2%
United States 9.7% 9.2% 8.3% 7.4% 6.6% 5.9% 5.3% 5.4% 5.5% 5.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2301, EMPLOYMENT STATUS 2022

Garfield SNAP Usage

Garfield HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE (2022)

Garfield HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Garfield HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Region 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 8.7% 8.6% 8.2% 8.0% 7.5% 7.2% 7.4% 7.6%
Garfield County 7.6% 8.4% 7.0% 6.0% 6.2% 6.6% 7.5% 6.9%
United States 13.2% 13.0% 12.6% 12.2% 11.7% 11.4% 11.4% 11.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2201, FOOD STAMPS/SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) 2022

Garfield Poverty

Garfield Poverty within a Demographic for 2022

Demographic Garfield County Colorado US
All Households 8.1% 9.6% 12.5%
Households with married adults with children 6.3% 9.3% 13.6%
Single female households with children 25.5% 26.4% 33.1%
Individuals 65 and older 7.7% 7.6% 10%
Hispanics of any race 10.2% 14% 17.2%
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 2022

Garfield County Total Poverty Percent of Households

Garfield County Total Poverty Percent of Households

name 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 13.2% 13.1% 12.7% 12.2% 11.5% 10.9% 10.3% 9.8% 9.6% 9.6%
Garfield County 11.9% 11.7% 12.1% 11.1% 9.6% 8.1% 8.6% 7.6% 7.9% 8.1%
United States 15.4% 15.6% 15.5% 15.1% 14.6% 14.1% 13.4% 12.8% 12.6% 12.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1701, POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2022

Garfield Housing

Garfield Percent Renter-occupied housing

Garfield Percent Renter-occupied housing

Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 34.6% 35.2% 35.7% 35.6% 35.3% 35.1% 34.8% 33.8% 33.9% 33.8%
Garfield County 35.2% 34.6% 35.4% 34.1% 33.9% 33.1% 33.1% 32.5% 31.3% 30.1%
United States 35.1% 35.6% 36.1% 36.4% 36.2% 36.2% 36.0% 35.6% 35.4% 35.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04, SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2022

Garfield Housing Burden: Percent of households where housing cost exceed 30% of income in 2022

Total Renters Owners
31.0% 37.1 ( 2,441 ) 28.5% ( 4,461 )
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04, SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2022

Pitkin County

2022 Summary

  • Hispanic/Latino population: 10.8%

  • Median Age: 46.7

  • Educational Attainment

    • High School Diploma: 98.2%
    • Bachelor’s Degree or higher, age 25+: 63.1%

  • Median Household Income: $96,123

  • Employment Status:

    • Percent of those 16+ in labor force: 71.9%
    • Unemployment rate: 2.1%

  • SNAP Usage: 1.8%

Pitkin Population Growth

Population Growth 2013 to 2022

Population Growth 2013 to 2022

Population Growth 2013 to 2022

Population growth since 2013
Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 0.0% 1.5% 3.1% 4.7% 6.2% 8.0% 9.6% 11.0% 11.8% 12.7%
Pitkin County 0.0% 0.8% 1.4% 2.2% 3.3% 4.3% 4.4% 4.7% 1.7% 0.9%
United States 0.0% 0.8% 1.6% 2.3% 3.0% 3.6% 4.2% 4.8% 5.8% 6.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B01003, TOTAL POPULATION 2022

Pitkin Median Age

Median Age 2022

Median Age

Median Age

Median Age (ACS: B01002_001E)
Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 36.1 36.2 36.3 36.4 36.5 36.6 36.7 36.9 37.1 37.3
Pitkin County 43.3 43.3 43.4 43.2 43.3 42.0 41.8 43.3 45.9 46.7
United States 37.3 37.4 37.6 37.7 37.8 37.9 38.1 38.2 38.4 38.5
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: 01002, MEDIAN AGE BY SEX 2022

Pitkin Race

Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color) in 2022

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

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

Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 30.3 30.6 30.9 31.0 31.4 31.7 31.9 32.5 33.2 33.8
Pitkin County 13.0 13.4 13.7 13.9 14.3 14.5 14.7 15.5 19.2 19.0
United States 36.7 37.2 37.7 38.0 38.5 38.9 39.3 39.9 40.6 41.1
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

Pitkin Hispanic Population

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home in 2022

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Region 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 11.8% 11.9% 11.8% 11.8% 11.7% 11.2% 11.1% 11.0%
Pitkin County 8.6% 9.6% 8.5% 8.5% 8.3% 7.1% 6.0% 7.4%
United States 13.0% 13.1% 13.2% 13.3% 13.4% 13.2% 13.3% 13.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: S1101, HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES, and S1601, LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME 2022

Residents who are Hispanic Latino in 2022

Residents who are Hispanic Latino

Residents who are Hispanic Latino

Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 20.8% 20.9% 21.1% 21.1% 21.3% 21.4% 21.5% 21.7% 21.9% 22.1%
Pitkin County 9.3% 9.6% 9.7% 9.8% 9.8% 9.9% 10.1% 10.3% 10.6% 10.8%
United States 16.6% 16.9% 17.1% 17.3% 17.6% 17.8% 18.0% 18.2% 18.4% 18.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B03003, HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN 2022

Pitkin Educational Attainment

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

2016 2019 2022
Pitkin County 25.3% 26.8% 34.7%
Colorado 28.7% 30.7% 33.1%
United States 30% 30.9% 33.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2022

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

2016 2019 2022
Pitkin County 16.5% 26.2% 24.5%
Colorado 11.1% 12.6% 14.4%
United States 10.2% 11.2% 12.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2022

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 2022

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 2022

Pitkin Economic Characteristics

Pitkin Median Income

Pitkin Median Household Income

Pitkin Median Household Income

Median Household Income
Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 58,433 59,448 60,629 62,520 65,458 68,811 72,331 75,231 80,184 87,598
Pitkin County 72,745 71,060 71,196 69,789 67,755 71,244 78,935 82,455 92,708 96,123
United States 53,046 53,482 53,889 55,322 57,652 60,293 62,843 64,994 69,021 75,149
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1901, INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2022 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) 2022

Pitkin Employment

Pitkin Work Force, Employed Adults 16+ ( 2022 )

Pitkin Work Force, Employed Adults 16+

Pitkin Work Force, Employed Adults 16+

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 8.5% 7.9% 6.9% 6% 5.2% 4.7% 4.3% 4.6% 4.6% 4.5%
Pitkin County 7.1% 7.8% 7.7% 5.5% 4.3% 4.3% 3% 3.4% 2.7% 2.1%
United States 9.7% 9.2% 8.3% 7.4% 6.6% 5.9% 5.3% 5.4% 5.5% 5.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2301, EMPLOYMENT STATUS 2022

Pitkin SNAP Usage

Pitkin HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE (2022)

Pitkin HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Pitkin HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Region 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 8.7% 8.6% 8.2% 8.0% 7.5% 7.2% 7.4% 7.6%
Pitkin County 1.7% 2.5% 2.2% 2.7% 3.2% 2.2% 1.1% 1.8%
United States 13.2% 13.0% 12.6% 12.2% 11.7% 11.4% 11.4% 11.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2201, FOOD STAMPS/SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) 2022

Pitkin Poverty

Pitkin Poverty within a Demographic for 2022

Demographic Pitkin County Colorado US
All Households 6.7% 9.6% 12.5%
Households with married adults with children 7.4% 9.3% 13.6%
Single female households with children 35.8% 26.4% 33.1%
Individuals 65 and older 6.5% 7.6% 10%
Hispanics of any race 7.3% 14% 17.2%
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 2022

Pitkin County Total Poverty Percent of Households

Pitkin County Total Poverty Percent of Households

name 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 13.2% 13.1% 12.7% 12.2% 11.5% 10.9% 10.3% 9.8% 9.6% 9.6%
Pitkin County 10.1% 8.8% 9.9% 8.6% 7.1% 7.2% 6.7% 5.7% 5.2% 6.7%
United States 15.4% 15.6% 15.5% 15.1% 14.6% 14.1% 13.4% 12.8% 12.6% 12.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1701, POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2022

Pitkin Housing

Pitkin Percent Renter-occupied housing

Pitkin Percent Renter-occupied housing

Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 34.6% 35.2% 35.7% 35.6% 35.3% 35.1% 34.8% 33.8% 33.9% 33.8%
Pitkin County 31.3% 32.8% 34.8% 37.2% 35.2% 35.5% 35.0% 32.6% 31.7% 34.9%
United States 35.1% 35.6% 36.1% 36.4% 36.2% 36.2% 36.0% 35.6% 35.4% 35.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04, SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2022

Pitkin Housing Burden: Percent of households where housing cost exceed 30% of income in 2022

Total Renters Owners
33.5% 37.4 ( 941 ) 31.7% ( 1,674 )
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04, SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2022

Grand County, UT

2022 Summary

  • Hispanic/Latino population: 10.9%

  • Median Age: 40.3

  • Educational Attainment

    • High School Diploma: 94.5%
    • Bachelor’s Degree or higher, age 25+: 31.7%

  • Median Household Income: $59,171

  • Employment Status:

    • Percent of those 16+ in labor force: 71.0%
    • Unemployment rate: 1.2%

  • SNAP Usage: 8.2%

Grand Population Growth

Population Growth 2013 to 2022

Population Growth 2013 to 2022

Population Growth 2013 to 2022

Population growth since 2013
Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 0.0% 1.5% 3.1% 4.7% 6.2% 8.0% 9.6% 11.0% 11.8% 12.7%
Grand County 0.0% 0.9% 1.3% 1.7% 3.0% 3.7% 4.0% 4.6% 3.9% 4.4%
United States 0.0% 0.8% 1.6% 2.3% 3.0% 3.6% 4.2% 4.8% 5.8% 6.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B01003, TOTAL POPULATION 2022

Grand Median Age

Median Age 2022

Median Age

Median Age

Median Age (ACS: B01002_001E)
Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 36.1 36.2 36.3 36.4 36.5 36.6 36.7 36.9 37.1 37.3
Grand County 39.1 38.9 39.1 39.7 39.8 40.7 40.2 40.8 41.4 40.3
United States 37.3 37.4 37.6 37.7 37.8 37.9 38.1 38.2 38.4 38.5
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: 01002, MEDIAN AGE BY SEX 2022

Grand Race

Residents with Race other than White Alone (people of color) in 2022

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

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

Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 30.3 30.6 30.9 31.0 31.4 31.7 31.9 32.5 33.2 33.8
Grand County 16.3 16.5 16.9 12.1 11.9 17.5 17.6 18.1 18.8 19.5
United States 36.7 37.2 37.7 38.0 38.5 38.9 39.3 39.9 40.6 41.1
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

Grand Hispanic Population

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home in 2022

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Residents age 5+ Speaking Spanish at Home

Region 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 11.8% 11.9% 11.8% 11.8% 11.7% 11.2% 11.1% 11.0%
Grand County 4.2% 3.6% 3.8% 7.5% 6.9% 7.2% 7.8% 5.9%
United States 13.0% 13.1% 13.2% 13.3% 13.4% 13.2% 13.3% 13.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Tables: S1101, HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES, and S1601, LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME 2022

Residents who are Hispanic Latino in 2022

Residents who are Hispanic Latino

Residents who are Hispanic Latino

Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 20.8% 20.9% 21.1% 21.1% 21.3% 21.4% 21.5% 21.7% 21.9% 22.1%
Grand County 9.7% 9.9% 10.1% 9.9% 10.0% 10.4% 10.3% 10.3% 10.5% 10.9%
United States 16.6% 16.9% 17.1% 17.3% 17.6% 17.8% 18.0% 18.2% 18.4% 18.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: B03003, HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN 2022

Grand Educational Attainment

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

2016 2019 2022
Grand County 64.9% 59.3% 50.2%
Colorado 28.7% 30.7% 33.1%
United States 30% 30.9% 33.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2022

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

2016 2019 2022
Grand County 0% 5.6% 13.3%
Colorado 11.1% 12.6% 14.4%
United States 10.2% 11.2% 12.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT 2022

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 2022

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 2022

Grand Economic Characteristics

Grand Median Income

Grand Median Household Income

Grand Median Household Income

Median Household Income
Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 58,433 59,448 60,629 62,520 65,458 68,811 72,331 75,231 80,184 87,598
Grand County 45,888 44,239 41,312 43,529 46,658 48,673 51,557 56,639 51,433 59,171
United States 53,046 53,482 53,889 55,322 57,652 60,293 62,843 64,994 69,021 75,149
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1901, INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2022 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) 2022

Grand Employment

Grand Work Force, Employed Adults 16+ ( 2022 )

Grand Work Force, Employed Adults 16+

Grand Work Force, Employed Adults 16+

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 8.5% 7.9% 6.9% 6% 5.2% 4.7% 4.3% 4.6% 4.6% 4.5%
Grand County 7% 8.4% 7.1% 7.3% 6.4% 5.5% 5.2% 2.5% 1.2% 1.2%
United States 9.7% 9.2% 8.3% 7.4% 6.6% 5.9% 5.3% 5.4% 5.5% 5.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2301, EMPLOYMENT STATUS 2022

Grand SNAP Usage

Grand HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE (2022)

Grand HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Grand HOUSEHOLD SNAP USAGE

Region 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 8.7% 8.6% 8.2% 8.0% 7.5% 7.2% 7.4% 7.6%
Grand County 8.9% 9.5% 9.4% 7.7% 9.8% 13.1% 9.0% 8.2%
United States 13.2% 13.0% 12.6% 12.2% 11.7% 11.4% 11.4% 11.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2201, FOOD STAMPS/SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) 2022

Grand Poverty

Grand Poverty within a Demographic for 2022

Demographic Grand County Colorado US
All Households 15.7% 9.6% 12.5%
Households with married adults with children 15.5% 9.3% 13.6%
Single female households with children 11.7% 26.4% 33.1%
Individuals 65 and older 16.8% 7.6% 10%
Hispanics of any race 15.6% 14% 17.2%
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 2022

Grand County Total Poverty Percent of Households

Grand County Total Poverty Percent of Households

name 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 13.2% 13.1% 12.7% 12.2% 11.5% 10.9% 10.3% 9.8% 9.6% 9.6%
Grand County 13.7% 16.3% 18.7% 17.0% 12.7% 8.4% 9.1% 14.0% 14.8% 15.7%
United States 15.4% 15.6% 15.5% 15.1% 14.6% 14.1% 13.4% 12.8% 12.6% 12.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1701, POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2022

Grand Housing

Grand Percent Renter-occupied housing

Grand Percent Renter-occupied housing

Region 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Colorado 34.6% 35.2% 35.7% 35.6% 35.3% 35.1% 34.8% 33.8% 33.9% 33.8%
Grand County 32.0% 33.8% 31.8% 30.4% 30.0% 35.3% 34.9% 34.4% 35.1% 33.0%
United States 35.1% 35.6% 36.1% 36.4% 36.2% 36.2% 36.0% 35.6% 35.4% 35.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04, SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2022

Grand Housing Burden: Percent of households where housing cost exceed 30% of income in 2022

Total Renters Owners
30.8% 34 ( 450 ) 29.3% ( 851 )
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04, SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2022
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 2022
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 2022
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 2022
The Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law, LGBT Demographic Data Interactive, 2019
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1801, DISABILITY CHARACTERISTICS 2022
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1501, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, 2022
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 2022
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1901, INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2022
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S2201, FOOD STAMPS / SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) 2022
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1701, POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 2018-2022
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: DP04, SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS 2018-2022
Zillow, Housing Data, 2015-2023
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Table: S1101, HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES, 2018-2022

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