Census Bureau data for Walsenburg city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Walsenburg city
- What is the median household income in Walsenburg city?
- The median household income in Walsenburg city is $40,799 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Walsenburg city?
- The poverty rate in Walsenburg city is 17.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Walsenburg city?
- $148,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Walsenburg city?
- The median gross rent in Walsenburg city is $723 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Walsenburg city residents have a college degree?
- 16.1% of adults in Walsenburg city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,079
Median Income
$40,799
Median Home Value
$148,600
Poverty Rate
17.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
14.0%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$11,285 (+38.2%)
Home Value:
+$58,200 (+64.4%)
Poverty Rate:
+2.9 pp (+20.3%)
Bachelor's+:
-2.9 pp (-15.3%)
Unemployment:
+10.0 pp (+250%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,079
Median Age
44.0
Female
43.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 49.9%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 6.8%
Other 4.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$40,799
±$6,819
-$51,671 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$62,058
Median Family Income
$59,038
Poverty Rate
17.2%
+11.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
34.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
25.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
20.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.5%
$10–15k
7.2%
$15–25k
15.5%
$25–35k
3.4%
$35–50k
23.7%
$50–75k
12.3%
$75–100k
6.5%
$100–150k
15.5%
$150–200k
3.9%
$200k+
3.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,455
Owner-Occupied
56.9%
Renter-Occupied
43.1%
Vacancy Rate
25.1%
Median Home Value
$148,600
-$353,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$723
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
30.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
47.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.3%
$50–100k
24.8%
$100–200k
19.7%
$200–300k
15.5%
$300–500k
4.4%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
32.9%
$500–1k
33.9%
$1–1.5k
32.9%
$1.5–2k
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.0%
1 vehicle
31.4%
2 vehicles
42.0%
3+
21.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
77.0%
Single-fam. att.
3.1%
2–4 units
1.6%
5–19 units
4.3%
Mobile home
9.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
49.1%
1940–1969
6.0%
1970–1999
8.9%
2000–2009
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
16.1%
-28.6 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.2%
Some College / Associate
21.5%
Less Than High School
9.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
47.1%
Unemployment Rate
14.0%
+9.5 pp vs. state
Work from Home
23.3%
Self-Employed
10.2%
Government Workers
25.8%
Private For-Profit
62.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.5%
Retail
20.0%
Arts/Entmt.
14.7%
Public Admin
12.4%
Information
10.4%
Agriculture
3.7%
Construction
2.9%
Finance
1.5%
Manufacturing
1.3%
Transportation
0.9%
Prof. Services
0.8%
Wholesale
0.5%
Occupation
Management
40.5%
Food Prep
29.3%
Sales
16.1%
Production
8.3%
Construction
5.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
14.4 min
Drove Alone
72.6%
Carpool
2.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
23.3%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,090
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
35.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
9.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
9.7%
5–9
2.4%
10–14
3.6%
15–19
15.5%
20–24
2.7%
25–34
10.6%
35–44
6.4%
45–54
14.0%
55–64
3.2%
65–74
9.6%
75–84
13.4%
85+
8.8%
Under 18: 22.4%
Working age (18–64): 77.6%
65 and over: 22.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.4%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.2%
With a Disability
25.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.7%
Uninsured
3.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
72.3%
Has a Computer
93.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023