Costilla County, Colorado's estimated 2024 population is 3,641 with a growth rate of 0.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Costilla County, Colorado is the 55th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 3,529 and has seen a growth of 3.17% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,706 | 13 | 0.35% |
| 2028 | 3,693 | 13 | 0.35% |
| 2027 | 3,680 | 13 | 0.35% |
| 2026 | 3,667 | 13 | 0.36% |
| 2025 | 3,654 | 13 | 0.36% |
| 2024 | 3,641 | 13 | 0.36% |
| 2023 | 3,628 | 13 | 0.36% |
| 2022 | 3,615 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 3,613 | 111 | 3.17% |
| 2020 | 3,502 | -370 | -9.56% |
| 2019 | 3,872 | 69 | 1.81% |
| 2018 | 3,803 | 45 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 3,758 | 66 | 1.79% |
| 2016 | 3,692 | 116 | 3.24% |
| 2015 | 3,576 | 16 | 0.45% |
| 2014 | 3,560 | 20 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 3,540 | -61 | -1.69% |
| 2012 | 3,601 | -39 | -1.07% |
| 2011 | 3,640 | 111 | 3.15% |
| 2010 | 3,529 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,190 | 119 | 3.87% |
| 1980 | 3,071 | -20 | -0.65% |
| 1970 | 3,091 | -1,128 | -26.74% |
| 1960 | 4,219 | -1,848 | -30.46% |
| 1950 | 6,067 | -1,466 | -19.46% |
| 1940 | 7,533 | 1,754 | 30.35% |
| 1930 | 5,779 | 747 | 14.84% |
| 1920 | 5,032 | -466 | -8.48% |
| 1910 | 5,498 | 866 | 18.7% |
| 1900 | 4,632 | 1,141 | 32.68% |
| 1890 | 3,491 | 612 | 21.26% |
| 1880 | 2,879 | 1,100 | 61.83% |
| 1870 | 1,779 | -1,927 | -52% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,870 | 52.37% |
| Two or more races | 1,112 | 31.14% |
| Other race | 291 | 8.15% |
| Native American | 131 | 3.67% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 42 | 1.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,574 | 2.26 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Married | 729 | 3.1 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Non Family | 583 | 1.13 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Female | 172 | 2.37 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Male | 90 | 2.54 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
78.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 209 | 7.78% |
| Associates Degree | 247 | 9.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 533 | 19.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 215 | 8% |
| High School Graduate | 801 | 29.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 69 | 2.57% |
| Some College | 612 | 22.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,432 | 1,213 | 320 |
| White | 1,052 | 996 | 384 |
| 2+ Races | 782 | 664 | 152 |
| Other Race | 167 | 127 | 8 |
| Native American | 117 | 108 | 23 |
| Black | 85 | 85 | 47 |
| Asian | 42 | 42 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,156 | $0 | $55,547 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,734 | $122,977 | $65,887 |
| High School Graduate | $31,500 | $39,539 | $27,566 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,268 | $35,769 | $20,417 |
| Overall | $33,214 | $38,988 | $30,346 |
| Some College | $29,219 | $31,563 | $22,500 |
$33,214
Average Earnings
$38,988
Average Male
$30,346
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.45% of Costilla County, Colorado residents speak only English, while 31.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,985 | 396 | 19.95% |
| White | 1,306 | 326 | 24.96% |
| Multiple | 1,112 | 266 | 23.92% |
| Other | 291 | 107 | 36.77% |
| Native | 131 | 31 | 23.66% |
| Asian | 42 | 21 | 50% |
| Black | 116 | 4 | 3.45% |
22.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.85%
Male Poverty Rate
20.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Costilla County, Colorado is Asian, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Costilla County, Colorado is Black, with 3.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.94% |
| High School | 26.33% |
| Some College | 21.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.31% |
| Female Employed | 7.87% |
| Male Employed | 6.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,491 | $71,816 |
| Households | $36,519 | $57,688 |
| Married Families | $74,539 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,476 | $32,841 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
58.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
343
Number of Veterans
338
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 165 |
| Second Gulf War | 66 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 115 |
| 75+ | 78 |
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 18 to 34 | 59 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 195 | 12.21% |
| Hispanic | 153 | 9.69% |
| 2+ Races | 130 | 14.93% |
| Native American | 11 | 9.4% |
| Other Race | 6 | 3.17% |
| Asian | 1 | 2.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.8%
Labor Force Participation
41.8%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.19%
Born in Costilla County, Colorado
93.73%
Native Born
6.27%
Foreign Born
4.06%
Non Citizen
2.21%
Naturalized
93.73% of Costilla County, Colorado residents were born in the United States, with 47.19% having been born in Colorado. 4.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.