Mesa County's 2026 population is estimated at 164,400, reflecting a 0.96% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Mesa County is the 11th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 146,266 and has grown 12.4% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.3 years
Female: 42.6 years
Male: 40.5 years
There are 126,191 adults, (33,412 of whom are seniors) in Mesa County.
Female: 80,150 (50.5%)
Male: 78,451 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Mesa County includes 82.41% White, 3.19% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 130,703 | 82.41% |
| Two or more races | 19,016 | 11.99% |
| Other race | 5,060 | 3.19% |
| Asian | 1,424 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 1,327 | 0.84% |
| Black or African American | 995 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 76 | 0.05% |
Mesa County 's average per capita income is $49,696. Household income levels show a median of $73,658. The poverty rate stands at 10.72%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $105,784 | $129,677 |
| Families | $92,303 | $115,493 |
| Households | $73,658 | $95,145 |
| Non Families | $42,478 | $56,947 |
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