Costilla County Population

1870–2026

3,685

2026 projection

5.3% since 2020 (increase)

02K4K6K8K18801900192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Costilla County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,685+60.16%
20253,679+60.16%
20243,673+551.52%
20233,618+160.44%
20223,602-50.14%
20213,607+1083.09%
20203,499-3739.63%
20193,872+691.81%
20183,803+451.20%
20173,758+661.79%

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Costilla County Demographics

50.5median age

Median age

Female48.4 yrs
Male53.3 yrs

Adults

2,936
1,029 seniors (65+) · 35% of adults1,907 other adults

Sex

Female 48.7% · 1,756Male 51.3% · 1,851

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 36 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Costilla County Income

$36,861median household income

Median household income

$36,861

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$31,222

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

21%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Costilla County Marital Status

52% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married52%52%53%
Never married23%27%20%
Divorced18%19%16%
Widowed4%2%7%
Separated2%1%4%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201