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Huerfano County

State:
Colorado
County Seat:
Walsenburg

Huerfano County's estimated 2025 population is 6,971 with a growth rate of -0.6% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Huerfano County is the 44th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 6,681 and has seen a growth of 4.34% since that time.

6,971
Total Population
4
Population Density (mi²)
44
Population Rank (State)
-42 -0.6%
Annual Population Growth

Huerfano County Population

Huerfano County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Huerfano County includes 85.11% White, 4.61% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White5,91285.11%
Two or more races5317.64%
Other race3204.61%
Native American1642.36%
Asian190.27%

Huerfano County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Huerfano County's average per capita income is $34,389. Household income levels show a median of $52,139. The poverty rate stands at 17.51%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$73,387-
Families$68,050$105,990
Households$52,139$83,426
Non Families$34,141$49,016

$34,389

Average Income

$52,139

Median Household Income

17.51%

Poverty Rate