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 $41,281 with a poverty rate of 33.95%. The median age in Walsh is 59.2 years: 50.9 years for males, and 64.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Walsh was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 383 | 95.04% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 3.47% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 218 | 1.76 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Non Family | 120 | 0 | 31.7 | 68.3 |
| Married | 73 | 3.03 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Female | 13 | 1.85 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 12 | 1.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.65
Average Family Size
1.76
Average Household Size
56.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 44 | 13.58% |
| Associates Degree | 18 | 5.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23 | 7.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 7.41% |
| High School Graduate | 144 | 44.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 1.54% |
| Some College | 66 | 20.37% |
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 | 306 | 273 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 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 native american people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $42,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,917 | $57,917 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,438 | $53,333 | $42,031 |
| Some College | $53,641 | $54,250 | $47,500 |
$48,438
Average Earnings
$53,333
Average Male
$42,031
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.45% of Walsh residents speak only English, while 1.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 356 | 115 | 32.3% |
| Multiple | 14 | 14 | 100% |
33.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
36.63%
Male Poverty Rate
30.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walsh is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walsh is White, with 32.3% 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 21.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70.45% |
| Some College | 40.74% |
| High School | 27.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,591 | $59,183 |
| Households | $21,711 | $41,281 |
| Married Families | $49,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,896 | $26,661 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
47
Number of Veterans
47
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46 | 14.42% |
| Native American | 1 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
31.9%
Labor Force Participation
31.6%
Employment Rate
0.9%
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
55.09%
Born in Walsh
99.01%
Native Born
0.99%
Foreign Born
0.99%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.01% of Walsh residents were born in the United States, with 55.09% having been born in Colorado. 0.99% 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% |