Pueblo West, 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 West | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,341 | 5,847,426 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 470.3 | 56.2 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.31% | 1.14% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 39.0 | 35.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,766 | 2,319,504 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Pueblo West grew by 53.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 22,118 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Pueblo West has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Pueblo West | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,867 | $93,055 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.96% | 5.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Pueblo West is about 3% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Pueblo West | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $285,448 | $480,058 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,296 | $1,692 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.5% | 66.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Pueblo West is about 18.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,296 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Pueblo West spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 189 hours, about 7.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Pueblo West | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.6 | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.3 | 44.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 189 | 185 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,848 | $5,727 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,853 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,392 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Pueblo West is 23 minutes, longer 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 West has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Pueblo West | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.8% | 40.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.82 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Pueblo West has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Pueblo West | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.2 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.5% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.6% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pueblo West, Colorado.
What is the population of Pueblo West, Colorado?
The population of Pueblo West, Colorado is 23,341, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Pueblo West, Colorado?
The population density of Pueblo West, Colorado is 470.3 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 West, Colorado?
The median household income in Pueblo West, Colorado is $89,867, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Pueblo West, Colorado?
The median home price in Pueblo West, Colorado is $285,448, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Pueblo West, Colorado?
The unemployment rate in Pueblo West, Colorado is 4.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.