City

Romeo, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Conejos County  ·  Colorado

👥368Population
💰$42,188Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$112,500Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓26.0%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊8.7%Unemployment▲ 78% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 17.7%Hispanic: 76.1%Other: 5.4%Race
White17.7%
Hispanic76.1%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
38%
45–64
20%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.96
Below Poverty30.7% ▲ 207% above avg
College Grads26.0% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment8.7% ▲ 78% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (3.4%)
HS Graduate92 (44.2%)
Some College32 (15.4%)
Associates23 (11.1%)
Bachelors32 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree22 (10.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 44.2%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 10.6%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad44.2%
Some College15.4%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate10.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.9%Renter: 18.1%Tenure
Owner81.9%
Renter18.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
41%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,188 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$112,500 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$680/mo
Total Housing Units206
Vacant Units18

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
55%
About Romeo, CO

Romeo is a city in Colorado, located in Conejos County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 368 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Romeo is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,188 is below the national average. Approximately 30.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Romeo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $680 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Romeo is moderately educated. 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (76.09%).

Romeo, CO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Romeo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81148 368 $42,188 $112,500 $680 8.7% 26.0% 81.9%