Colorado Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 56,331 (100%) |
| Population Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 39 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $86,056 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,353 |
| Median Home Value | $591,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 28,990 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 17,292 (59.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,086 (24.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,612 (15.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 24,378 |
| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
| Family Households | 15,045 (61.7%) |
The table below compares La Plata County to the other 64 counties and county equivalents in Colorado by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 14 | 79th |
| Population Density | # 16 | 76th |
| Median Household Income | # 23 | 65th |
| Per Capita Income | # 23 | 65th |
| Diversity Index | # 35 | 48th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Colorado Census Data Comparison Tool.
