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Walsenburg

County:
Huerfano County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.99
State:
Colorado

Walsenburg is a city located in Huerfano County, Colorado. Walsenburg has a 2026 population of 3,029. It is also the county seat of Huerfano County. Walsenburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.1% annually and its population has decreased by -0.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,047 in 2020.

The median household income in Walsenburg is $51,474 with a poverty rate of 25.16%. The median age in Walsenburg is 41.8 years: 34.5 years for males, and 48.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 117.1 males.

3K
Total Population
1,013
Density (mi²)
-3 -0.1%
Growth

Walsenburg Population

Walsenburg Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,029-3-0.1%
20253,032-3-0.1%
20243,035-46-1.49%
20233,081-29-0.93%
20223,110361.17%
20213,074270.89%
20203,047341.13%
20193,013-22-0.72%
20183,035923.13%
20172,94380.27%
20162,935662.3%
20152,869-4-0.14%
20142,873-34-1.17%
20132,907-57-1.92%
20122,96430.1%
20112,961-85-2.79%
20103,046-22-0.72%
20004,18288226.73%
19903,300-645-16.35%
19803,945-384-8.87%
19704,329-742-14.63%
19605,071-525-9.38%
19505,596-259-4.42%
19405,8553526.4%
19305,5031,93854.36%
19203,56500%

Median Age

Overall: 41.8 years
Female: 48.4 years
Male: 34.5 years

Walsenburg Adults

There are 2,370 adults, (646 of whom are seniors) in Walsenburg.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,415 (46.1%)
Male: 1,657 (53.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Walsenburg includes 74.06% White, 4.62% other race, 4.59% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,27574.06%
Two or more races49916.24%
Other race1424.62%
Native American1414.59%
Asian150.49%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White77125.1%
Two or more races35111.43%
Other race1424.62%
Native American652.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,50448.96%
Two or more races1484.82%
Native American762.47%
Asian150.49%

Walsenburg Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Walsenburg 's average per capita income is $36,453. Household income levels show a median of $51,474. The poverty rate stands at 25.16%.

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$65,765-
Families$65,281$68,007
Households$51,474$65,962
Non Families$37,159$59,737

$36,453

Average Income

$51,474

Median Household Income

25.16%

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)