Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 14.2% ▲ 42% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.3% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 68 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,551 (34.3%) |
| Some College | 455 (10%) |
| Associates | 931 (20.6%) |
| Bachelors | 407 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,116 (24.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $46,474 ▼ 39% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $168,722 ▼ 39% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $746/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 4,089 |
| Vacant Units | 977 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Conejos County is located in Colorado and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,433 residents. With a median age of 40.81, it is a middle-aged county.
Conejos County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $46,473 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.2% is above the national average.
Housing in Conejos County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $168,722 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $745. Homeownership rates are high at 75.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Conejos County are majority Hispanic (50.98%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Conejos County, CO is a working-class area in Colorado. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81120 | Antonito | 1,976 | $39,423 | $134,800 | $803 | 8.0% | 25.8% |
| 81124 | Capulin | 332 | $87,204 | $74,900 | — | 0.0% | 25.6% |
| 81140 | La Jara | 1,973 | $46,211 | $233,100 | $719 | 4.3% | 37.0% |
| 81141 | Manassa | 1,195 | $56,953 | $176,200 | $693 | 2.2% | 34.0% |
| 81148 | Romeo | 368 | $42,188 | $112,500 | $680 | 8.7% | 26.0% |
| 81151 | Sanford | 1,445 | $39,542 | $156,900 | $764 | 2.9% | 45.1% |