Walsenburg, Colorado Population 2022
Walsenburg is a city located in Huerfano County Colorado. Walsenburg has a 2020 population of 2,990. It is also the county seat of Huerfano County. Walsenburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually and its population has decreased by -1.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,046 in 2010.
The average household income in Walsenburg is $40,797 with a poverty rate of 21.10%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $619 per month, and the median house value is $106,900. The median age in Walsenburg is 49.8 years, 45.8 years for males, and 51.7 years for females.
Walsenburg Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Walsenburgwas:
- White: 89.91%
- Native American: 4.76%
- Two or more races: 4.26%
- Other race: 1.01%
- Asian: 0.07%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,681 | 89.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 142 | 4.76% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race | 30 | 1.01% |
| Two or More Races | 127 | 4.26% |
Walsenburg Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,378 | 2.12 | 57.2 |
| Married | 504 | 2.73 | 66.7 |
| Male | 51 | 4.39 | 90.2 |
| Female | 130 | 4.21 | 20 |
| Non Family | 693 | 1.12 | 54.8 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 153 | 7.17% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 128 | 6.00% |
| High School Graduate | 686 | 32.16% |
| Some College | 553 | 25.93% |
| Associates Degree | 267 | 12.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 291 | 13.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 55 | 2.58% |
Walsenburg Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,123 | 1,042 | 250 |
| 2+ Races | 79 | 79 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 860 | 772 | 87 |
| Other Race | 30 | 17 | |
| Native American | 142 | 30 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.26%.
Walsenburg Language by Age
Walsenburg Language
89.61% of Walsenburg residents speak only English, while 10.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.44% of the population.
Walsenburg Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 100.00% |
| White | 1,214 | 286 | 23.56% |
| Hispanic | 1,480 | 310 | 20.95% |
| Native | 142 | 29 | 20.42% |
| Other | 13 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 124 | 11 | 8.87% |
21.10%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.83%
Male Poverty Rate
28.16%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Walsenburg
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walsenburg is Asian, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walsenburg is Multiple, with 8.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.09%.
Walsenburg Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Walsenburg Married by Age and Sex
Walsenburg Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Walsenburg Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 314 | 14.93% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.70% |
| Other Race | 8 | 26.67% |
| Hispanic | 113 | 10.51% |
Walsenburg Veterans by Education
12.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
43%
Labor Force Participation
41.6%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
65.33%
Born in Walsenburg
98.96%
Native Born
1.04%
Foreign Born
1.04%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.96% of Walsenburg residents were born in the United States, with 65.33% having been born in Colorado. 1.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 3,565 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 5,503 | 1,938 | 4.44% |
| 1940 | 5,855 | 352 | 0.62% |
| 1950 | 5,596 | -259 | -0.45% |
| 1960 | 5,071 | -525 | -0.98% |
| 1970 | 4,329 | -742 | -1.57% |
| 1980 | 3,945 | -384 | -0.92% |
| 1990 | 3,300 | -645 | -1.77% |
| 2000 | 4,182 | 882 | 2.40% |
| 2010 | 3,046 | -1,136 | -3.12% |
| 2011 | 2,960 | -86 | -2.82% |
| 2012 | 2,963 | 3 | 0.10% |
| 2013 | 2,905 | -58 | -1.96% |
| 2014 | 2,870 | -35 | -1.20% |
| 2015 | 2,868 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 2,936 | 68 | 2.37% |
| 2017 | 2,944 | 8 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 3,042 | 98 | 3.33% |
| 2019 | 3,029 | -13 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 3,016 | -13 | -0.43% |
| 2021 | 3,003 | -13 | -0.43% |
| 2022 | 2,990 | -13 | -0.43% |