Walsenburg is a city located in Huerfano County Colorado. Walsenburg has a 2024 population of 3,097. It is also the county seat of Huerfano County. Walsenburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.39% annually and its population has increased by 1.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,048 in 2020.
The average household income in Walsenburg is $54,979 with a poverty rate of 28.17%. The median age in Walsenburg is 44.4 years: 39.5 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Walsenburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,616 | 85.16% |
| Native American | 207 | 6.74% |
| Other race | 127 | 4.13% |
| Two or more races | 117 | 3.81% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.16% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,182 | 2.54 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Non Family | 521 | 1.1 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Married | 384 | 3.1 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Female | 177 | 4.92 | 39 | 61 |
| Male | 100 | 3.65 | 91 | 9 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
61.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 101 | 4.9% |
| Associates Degree | 279 | 13.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 300 | 14.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 83 | 4.02% |
| High School Graduate | 623 | 30.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 210 | 10.18% |
| Some College | 467 | 22.64% |
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 | 1,208 | 1,133 | 277 |
| Hispanic | 663 | 583 | 106 |
| Native American | 207 | 51 | 26 |
| Other Race | 127 | 77 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 86 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,439 | $45,500 | $47,277 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,206 | $29,921 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,719 | $36,528 | $28,854 |
| Some College | $24,952 | $37,361 | $0 |
$31,719
Average Earnings
$36,528
Average Male
$28,854
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.35% of Walsenburg residents speak only English, while 7.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,395 | 426 | 30.54% |
| Hispanic | 1,419 | 407 | 28.68% |
| Other | 127 | 46 | 36.22% |
| Native | 207 | 46 | 22.22% |
| Multiple | 111 | 30 | 27.03% |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 100% |
28.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.17%
Male Poverty Rate
35.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walsenburg is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walsenburg is Native, with 22.22% 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 34.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.07% |
| Some College | 27.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 65% |
| Female Employed | 13.11% |
| Male Employed | 1.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,607 | $61,579 |
| Households | $37,725 | $54,979 |
| Married Families | $57,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,201 | $43,245 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
247
Number of Veterans
185
Male Veterans
62
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 78 |
| Vietnam | 78 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 92 |
| 65 to 74 | 67 |
| 75+ | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 231 | 11.54% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 4.94% |
| Other Race | 11 | 8.66% |
| Native American | 5 | 2.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.9%
Labor Force Participation
42.7%
Employment Rate
8.9%
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
60.16%
Born in Walsenburg
99.35%
Native Born
0.65%
Foreign Born
0.33%
Non Citizen
0.33%
Naturalized
99.35% of Walsenburg residents were born in the United States, with 60.16% having been born in Colorado. 0.33% 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 | 3,159 | 13 | 0.41% |
| 2028 | 3,146 | 12 | 0.38% |
| 2027 | 3,134 | 12 | 0.38% |
| 2026 | 3,122 | 13 | 0.42% |
| 2025 | 3,109 | 12 | 0.39% |
| 2024 | 3,097 | 12 | 0.39% |
| 2023 | 3,085 | -32 | -1.03% |
| 2022 | 3,117 | 44 | 1.43% |
| 2021 | 3,073 | 25 | 0.82% |
| 2020 | 3,048 | 35 | 1.16% |
| 2019 | 3,013 | -22 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 3,035 | 92 | 3.13% |
| 2017 | 2,943 | 8 | 0.27% |
| 2016 | 2,935 | 66 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 2,869 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 2,873 | -34 | -1.17% |
| 2013 | 2,907 | -57 | -1.92% |
| 2012 | 2,964 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2,961 | -85 | -2.79% |
| 2010 | 3,046 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,182 | 882 | 26.73% |
| 1990 | 3,300 | -645 | -16.35% |
| 1980 | 3,945 | -384 | -8.87% |
| 1970 | 4,329 | -742 | -14.63% |
| 1960 | 5,071 | -525 | -9.38% |
| 1950 | 5,596 | -259 | -4.42% |
| 1940 | 5,855 | 352 | 6.4% |
| 1930 | 5,503 | 1,938 | 54.36% |
| 1920 | 3,565 | 406 | 12.85% |