Huerfano County, Colorado Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Huerfano County, CO Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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D
Income Well below averageLess wealthy than 89% of counties in Colorado
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Huerfano County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,972 | 5,842,429 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4.4 | 56.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.84% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 55.3 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 3,100 | 2,364,171 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Huerfano County declined by 9.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 6,972 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Huerfano County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 30.9% of residents. That is 15.6 points above Colorado as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,095 15.7% -6.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 925 13.3% -11.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,582 22.7% +2.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,152 30.9% +15.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Colorado, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.6% of the people living in Huerfano County and men 51.4%.
- Women 48.6% Colorado 49.4%
- Men 51.4% Colorado 50.6%
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Economy
Huerfano County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Huerfano County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,887 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.33% | 5.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.0% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Huerfano County is about 44% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Huerfano County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $369,999 | $484,034 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $837 | $1,761 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.1% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Huerfano County is about 36.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $837 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Huerfano County spend about 24 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 101 hours, about 4.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Huerfano County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.2 | 22.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 24.4 | 44.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 101 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,146 | $5,694 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 24.6% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,193 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 174 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Colorado:
Hinsdale County (6.6 min), Prowers County (7.6 min), Cheyenne County (7.7 min).
Slowest:
Park County (42.5 min), Elbert County (41.5 min), Teller County (31.3 min).
The average commute time in Huerfano County is 12 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
Huerfano County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Huerfano County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.4% | 40.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Colorado:
Boulder County (0.5), Douglas County (0.4), Broomfield County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crowley County (0.2), Bent County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2).
Health
Huerfano County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Huerfano County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.5% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.7% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Colorado:
Douglas County (0.9), Boulder County (0.8), Broomfield County (0.8).
Lowest:
Costilla County (0.8), Otero County (0.8), Bent County (0.8).
Huerfano County, CO Compared With Nearby Counties
How Huerfano County, CO compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huerfano County, CO | 6,972 | $53,887 #3/3 | $369,999 #1/3 | 12.2 min #1/3 |
| Pueblo County, CO | 169,356 | $64,867 | $228,671 | 17.6 min |
| Fremont County, CO | 49,630 | $63,374 | $182,197 | 16.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Huerfano County, Colorado.
What is the population of Huerfano County, Colorado?
About 6,972 people live in Huerfano County, Colorado, in 3,100 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 55.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 18 years.
How densely populated is Huerfano County, Colorado?
Averaged over its land area, Huerfano County, Colorado has 4 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 5% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Huerfano County, Colorado?
The median home costs 6.9 times the median household income ($369,999 against $53,887), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $837 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Huerfano County, Colorado?
Unemployment in Huerfano County, Colorado is 8.0%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How educated are people in Huerfano County, Colorado?
23.4% of adults in Huerfano County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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