Walsh is a town located in Baca County Colorado. Walsh has a 2024 population of 503. Walsh is currently declining at a rate of -1.76% annually and its population has decreased by -6.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 538 in 2020.
The average household income in Walsh is $44,828 with a poverty rate of 21.97%. The median age in Walsh is 42.4 years: 42.3 years for males, and 48.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Walsh was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 477 | 86.41% |
| Two or more races | 61 | 11.05% |
| Native American | 10 | 1.81% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.72% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 273 | 1.95 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Non Family | 134 | 0 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Married | 120 | 3.02 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Female | 10 | 1.9 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 9 | 1.78 | 100 | 0 |
2.83
Average Family Size
1.95
Average Household Size
65.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 67 | 15.99% |
| Associates Degree | 20 | 4.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 51 | 12.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 29 | 6.92% |
| High School Graduate | 193 | 46.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 1.19% |
| Some College | 54 | 12.89% |
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 | 327 | 294 | 56 |
| Hispanic | 70 | 43 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 2 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 31.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $30,250 | $0 | $27,273 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $55,417 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $51,731 | $51,538 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,389 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,250 | $50,313 | $26,193 |
| Some College | $34,688 | $34,688 | $33,750 |
$36,250
Average Earnings
$50,313
Average Male
$26,193
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.86% of Walsh residents speak only English, while 9.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 370 | 104 | 28.11% |
| Multiple | 61 | 12 | 19.67% |
21.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.5%
Male Poverty Rate
19.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walsh is White, with 28.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walsh is Multiple, with 19.67% 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 10.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 47.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.18% |
| High School | 16.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,583 | $65,122 |
| Households | $26,793 | $44,828 |
| Married Families | $53,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,625 | $23,777 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.0%
Male Marriage Rate
54.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, 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
44
Number of Veterans
44
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 10.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36.5%
Labor Force Participation
36.1%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
56.16%
Born in Walsh
98.37%
Native Born
1.63%
Foreign Born
0.36%
Non Citizen
1.27%
Naturalized
98.37% of Walsh residents were born in the United States, with 56.16% having been born in Colorado. 0.36% 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 | 459 | -9 | -1.92% |
| 2028 | 468 | -9 | -1.89% |
| 2027 | 477 | -8 | -1.65% |
| 2026 | 485 | -9 | -1.82% |
| 2025 | 494 | -9 | -1.79% |
| 2024 | 503 | -9 | -1.76% |
| 2023 | 512 | -23 | -4.3% |
| 2022 | 535 | -6 | -1.11% |
| 2021 | 541 | 3 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 538 | 16 | 3.07% |
| 2019 | 522 | 6 | 1.16% |
| 2018 | 516 | 3 | 0.58% |
| 2017 | 513 | 4 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 509 | -3 | -0.59% |
| 2015 | 512 | -4 | -0.78% |
| 2014 | 516 | -11 | -2.09% |
| 2013 | 527 | -9 | -1.68% |
| 2012 | 536 | -8 | -1.47% |
| 2011 | 544 | -5 | -0.91% |
| 2010 | 549 | 0 | 0% |