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Huerfano County

State:
Colorado
County Seat:
Walsenburg

Huerfano County's estimated 2025 population is 6,971 with a growth rate of -0.6% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Huerfano County is the 44th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 6,681 and has seen a growth of 4.34% since that time.

6,971
Total Population
4
Population Density (miĀ²)
44
Population Rank (State)
-42 -0.6%
Annual Population Growth

Huerfano County Population

Huerfano County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Huerfano County includes 85.11% White, 4.61% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White5,91285.11%
Two or more races5317.64%
Other race3204.61%
Native American1642.36%
Asian190.27%
Black or African American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Huerfano County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Huerfano County's average per capita income is $34,389. Household income levels show a median of $52,139. The poverty rate stands at 17.51%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$73,387-
Families$68,050$105,990
Households$52,139$83,426
Non Families$34,141$49,016

$34,389

Average Income

$52,139

Median Household Income

17.51%

Poverty Rate