Ignacio is a town located in La Plata County Colorado. Ignacio has a 2024 population of 843. Ignacio is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -0.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 850 in 2020.
The average household income in Ignacio is $82,007 with a poverty rate of 14.34%. The median age in Ignacio is 40.6 years: 39.9 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ignacio was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 805 | 64.14% |
| Native American | 281 | 22.39% |
| Two or more races | 140 | 11.16% |
| Other race | 16 | 1.27% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.96% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.08% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 473 | 2.65 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Married | 205 | 3.62 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Non Family | 190 | 1.22 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Female | 61 | 3.1 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Male | 17 | 5.35 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
62.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 91 | 10.44% |
| Associates Degree | 38 | 4.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 111 | 12.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 42 | 4.82% |
| High School Graduate | 365 | 41.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 2.41% |
| Some College | 204 | 23.39% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 397 | 361 | 103 |
| Hispanic | 292 | 243 | 42 |
| Native American | 186 | 152 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 98 | 94 | 18 |
| Other Race | 16 | 7 | 1 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,208 | $48,542 | $60,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,083 | $60,938 | $46,406 |
| High School Graduate | $47,656 | $59,063 | $44,141 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,071 | $36,607 | $24,063 |
| Overall | $46,632 | $53,438 | $44,091 |
| Some College | $45,703 | $71,023 | $36,953 |
$46,632
Average Earnings
$53,438
Average Male
$44,091
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.89% of Ignacio residents speak only English, while 16.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 535 | 80 | 14.95% |
| Hispanic | 455 | 67 | 14.73% |
| Native | 275 | 43 | 15.64% |
| Multiple | 140 | 17 | 12.14% |
14.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.31%
Male Poverty Rate
19.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ignacio is Native, with 15.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ignacio is Multiple, with 12.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.82% |
| High School | 8.49% |
| Some College | 8.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75% |
| Male Employed | 4.21% |
| Female Employed | 2.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,156 | $106,347 |
| Households | $65,759 | $82,007 |
| Married Families | $108,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,667 | $43,564 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
45
Number of Veterans
38
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 6.35% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 4.28% |
| Native American | 4 | 1.9% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 1.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
54.82%
Born in Ignacio
98.25%
Native Born
1.75%
Foreign Born
1.2%
Non Citizen
0.56%
Naturalized
98.25% of Ignacio residents were born in the United States, with 54.82% having been born in Colorado. 1.2% 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 | 835 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2028 | 836 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2027 | 838 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2026 | 840 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2025 | 841 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2024 | 843 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 845 | -10 | -1.17% |
| 2022 | 855 | -3 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 858 | 8 | 0.94% |
| 2020 | 850 | -112 | -11.64% |
| 2019 | 962 | 4 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 958 | 6 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 952 | 9 | 0.95% |
| 2016 | 943 | 16 | 1.73% |
| 2015 | 927 | 13 | 1.42% |
| 2014 | 914 | 19 | 2.12% |
| 2013 | 895 | 13 | 1.47% |
| 2012 | 882 | 10 | 1.15% |
| 2011 | 872 | 10 | 1.16% |
| 2010 | 862 | 0 | 0% |