Mesa County, Colorado Population 2022
Mesa County, Colorado's estimated population is 157,987 with a growth rate of 0.80% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mesa County, Colorado is the 12th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 Population was 146,259 and has seen a growth of 8.02% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 4,260 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 9,267 | 5,007 | 117.54% |
| 1910 | 22,197 | 12,930 | 139.53% |
| 1920 | 22,281 | 84 | 0.38% |
| 1930 | 25,908 | 3,627 | 16.28% |
| 1940 | 33,791 | 7,883 | 30.43% |
| 1950 | 38,974 | 5,183 | 15.34% |
| 1960 | 50,715 | 11,741 | 30.13% |
| 1970 | 54,374 | 3,659 | 7.21% |
| 1980 | 81,530 | 27,156 | 49.94% |
| 1990 | 93,145 | 11,615 | 14.25% |
| 2010 | 146,259 | 53,114 | 57.02% |
| 2011 | 147,174 | 915 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 147,317 | 143 | 0.10% |
| 2013 | 147,175 | -142 | -0.10% |
| 2014 | 147,113 | -62 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 148,025 | 912 | 0.62% |
| 2016 | 149,736 | 1,711 | 1.16% |
| 2017 | 151,170 | 1,434 | 0.96% |
| 2018 | 152,951 | 1,781 | 1.18% |
| 2019 | 154,210 | 1,259 | 0.82% |
| 2020 | 155,469 | 1,259 | 0.82% |
| 2021 | 156,728 | 1,259 | 0.81% |
| 2022 | 157,987 | 1,259 | 0.80% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140,671 | 91.96% |
| Black or African American | 1,146 | 0.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,451 | 0.95% |
| Asian | 1,648 | 1.08% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 152 | 0.10% |
| Some Other Race | 2,191 | 1.43% |
| Two or More Races | 5,703 | 3.73% |
Mesa County, Colorado Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 59,750 | 2.51 | 69.1 |
| Married | 28,736 | 3.14 | 84.1 |
| Male | 2,991 | 3.37 | 50.3 |
| Female | 5,801 | 3.3 | 55.1 |
| Non Family | 22,222 | 1.36 | 55.8 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,408 | 2.27% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,638 | 7.19% |
| High School Graduate | 30,053 | 28.28% |
| Some College | 27,800 | 26.16% |
| Associates Degree | 9,251 | 8.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19,214 | 18.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,897 | 9.31% |
Mesa County, Colorado Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,076 | 885 | 389 |
| White | 90,003 | 83,342 | 26,561 |
| Islander | 24 | 24 | 6 |
| Other Race | 1,616 | 1,065 | 356 |
| 2+ Races | 2,974 | 2,551 | 517 |
| Hispanic | 12,148 | 9,392 | 1,788 |
| Native American | 955 | 789 | 122 |
| Black | 864 | 783 | 41 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 36.15%.
$37,330
Average Earnings
$42,809
Average Male
$31,054
Average Female
Mesa County, Colorado Language by Age
Mesa County, Colorado Language
93.27% of Mesa County, Colorado residents speak only English, while 6.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.14% of the population.
Mesa County, Colorado Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,451 | 596 | 41.08% |
| Islander | 124 | 50 | 40.32% |
| Hispanic | 21,724 | 5,103 | 23.49% |
| Black | 1,071 | 195 | 18.21% |
| Multiple | 5,534 | 920 | 16.62% |
| Asian | 1,648 | 214 | 12.99% |
| White | 121,121 | 12,890 | 10.64% |
| Other | 255 | NaN% |
13.00%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.47%
Male Poverty Rate
13.53%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Mesa County, Colorado
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mesa County, Colorado is Native, with 41.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mesa County, Colorado is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.45%.
Mesa County, Colorado Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Mesa County, Colorado Married by Age and Sex
Mesa County, Colorado 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.
Mesa County, Colorado Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,795 | 9.71% |
| Black | 62 | 6.18% |
| Native American | 61 | 5.42% |
| Asian | 71 | 5.50% |
| Other Race | 124 | 6.81% |
| 2+ Races | 437 | 12.58% |
| Hispanic | 1,166 | 7.76% |
Mesa County, Colorado Veterans by Education
7.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
49.54%
Born in Mesa County, Colorado
95.88%
Native Born
4.12%
Foreign Born
2.28%
Non Citizen
1.84%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.88% of Mesa County, Colorado residents were born in the United States, with 49.54% having been born in Colorado. 2.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990