Pueblo, 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 | Pueblo | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 103,672 | 5,847,426 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1809.0 | 56.2 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.73% | 1.14% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.1 | 35.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 42,590 | 2,319,504 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Pueblo grew by 7.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 103,394 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Pueblo has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Pueblo | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,531 | $93,055 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.31% | 5.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Pueblo is about 42% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Pueblo | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $222,907 | $480,058 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,010 | $1,692 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 60.2% | 66.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Pueblo is about 18.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,010 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Pueblo spend about 32 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 135 hours, about 5.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Pueblo | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.2 | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 32.3 | 44.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 135 | 185 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,177 | $5,727 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,662 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,019 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Pueblo is 16 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
Pueblo has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Pueblo | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.0% | 40.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Pueblo has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Pueblo | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.6 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.7% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.8% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pueblo, Colorado.
What is the population of Pueblo, Colorado?
The population of Pueblo, Colorado is 103,672, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Pueblo, Colorado?
The population density of Pueblo, Colorado is 1809.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Pueblo, Colorado?
The median household income in Pueblo, Colorado is $53,531, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Pueblo, Colorado?
The median home price in Pueblo, Colorado is $222,907, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Pueblo, Colorado?
The unemployment rate in Pueblo, Colorado is 6.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.