Blanca is a town located in Costilla County Colorado. Blanca has a 2024 population of 340. Blanca is currently growing at a rate of 1.19% annually and its population has increased by 5.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 323 in 2020.
The average household income in Blanca is $52,324 with a poverty rate of 10.9%. The median age in Blanca is 36.5 years: 28.2 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blanca was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 215 | 66.98% |
| Two or more races | 66 | 20.56% |
| Other race | 28 | 8.72% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 2.49% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 123 | 2.61 | 74 | 26 |
| Married | 56 | 4.11 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Non Family | 53 | 1.17 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Female | 14 | 2.07 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.67
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
74.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 12.57% |
| Associates Degree | 9 | 4.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22 | 11.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 1 | 0.52% |
| High School Graduate | 53 | 27.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 18.85% |
| Some College | 46 | 24.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 122 | 71 | 3 |
| White | 61 | 52 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 29 | 4 |
| Other Race | 19 | 14 | 3 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,375 | $60,208 | $54,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,250 | $36,875 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,250 | $0 | $13,000 |
| Overall | $29,444 | $43,393 | $14,250 |
| Some College | $27,679 | $31,875 | $0 |
$29,444
Average Earnings
$43,393
Average Male
$14,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.14% of Blanca residents speak only English, while 46.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 46.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 211 | 29 | 13.74% |
| Multiple | 66 | 12 | 18.18% |
| White | 94 | 6 | 6.38% |
| Other | 28 | 4 | 14.29% |
10.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.97%
Male Poverty Rate
16.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blanca is Multiple, with 18.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blanca is White, with 6.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.67% |
| High School | 18.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.7% |
| Some College | 5.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,667 | $67,641 |
| Households | $50,125 | $52,324 |
| Married Families | $76,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,750 | $29,683 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
22
Number of Veterans
22
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 7.55% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 5.49% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 18.6% |
| Asian | 1 | 25% |
| Other Race | 1 | 3.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.2%
Labor Force Participation
42.4%
Employment Rate
15.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.57%
Born in Blanca
81.31%
Native Born
18.69%
Foreign Born
14.02%
Non Citizen
4.67%
Naturalized
81.31% of Blanca residents were born in the United States, with 58.57% having been born in Colorado. 14.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 361 | 4 | 1.12% |
| 2028 | 357 | 4 | 1.13% |
| 2027 | 353 | 5 | 1.44% |
| 2026 | 348 | 4 | 1.16% |
| 2025 | 344 | 4 | 1.18% |
| 2024 | 340 | 4 | 1.19% |
| 2023 | 336 | 3 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 333 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 333 | 10 | 3.1% |
| 2020 | 323 | -90 | -21.79% |
| 2019 | 413 | 5 | 1.23% |
| 2018 | 408 | 3 | 0.74% |
| 2017 | 405 | 7 | 1.76% |
| 2016 | 398 | 13 | 3.38% |
| 2015 | 385 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 386 | 5 | 1.31% |
| 2013 | 381 | -9 | -2.31% |
| 2012 | 390 | -5 | -1.27% |
| 2011 | 395 | 11 | 2.86% |
| 2010 | 384 | 0 | 0% |