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La Veta

County:
Huerfano County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.367
State:
Colorado

La Veta is a town located in Huerfano County, Colorado. La Veta has a 2025 population of 869 . La Veta is currently declining at a rate of -1.03% annually but its population has increased by 1.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 858 in 2020.

The median household income in La Veta is $50,975 with a poverty rate of 14.65%. The median age in La Veta is 68.4 years: 71 years for males, and 65.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 71.9 males.

869
Total Population
636
Density (mi²)
-9 -1.03%
Growth

La Veta Population

La Veta Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of La Veta includes 98% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (98%)

Two or more races (1.6%)

Other race (0.4%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White73698%
Two or more races121.6%
Other race30.4%

La Veta Marital Status

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

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

La Veta's average per capita income is $23,455. Household income levels show a median of $50,975. The poverty rate stands at 14.65%.

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
Families$55,870$65,524
Married Families$55,489-
Households$50,975$53,019
Non Families$23,864$33,622

$23,455

Average Income

$50,975

Median Household Income

14.65%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)