Grand Junction, CO Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Grand Junction | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 63,570 | 5,847,426 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1542.8 | 56.2 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.78% | 1.14% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.8 | 35.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 27,690 | 2,319,504 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Grand Junction grew by 14.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 63,741 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Grand Junction has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Grand Junction | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,247 | $93,055 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.22% | 5.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Grand Junction is about 32% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Grand Junction | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $519,260 | $480,058 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,113 | $1,692 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.7% | 66.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Grand Junction is about 38.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,113 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Grand Junction spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 112 hours, about 4.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Grand Junction | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.5 | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 26.9 | 44.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 112 | 185 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,475 | $5,727 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.5% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,325 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,097 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Grand Junction is 13 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Grand Junction has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Grand Junction | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.8% | 40.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Grand Junction has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Grand Junction | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.7% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.3% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Grand Junction, Colorado.
What is the population of Grand Junction, Colorado?
The population of Grand Junction, Colorado is 63,570, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Grand Junction, Colorado?
The population density of Grand Junction, Colorado is 1542.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Grand Junction, Colorado?
The median household income in Grand Junction, Colorado is $63,247, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Grand Junction, Colorado?
The median home price in Grand Junction, Colorado is $519,260, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Grand Junction, Colorado?
The unemployment rate in Grand Junction, Colorado is 5.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.