Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 158,601 (100%) |
| Population Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 36 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $73,658 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,076 |
| Median Home Value | $378,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 69,969 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 47,707 (68.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 18,123 (25.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,139 (5.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 65,830 |
| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
| Family Households | 40,799 (62.0%) |
The table below compares Mesa 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 | # 11 | 84th |
| Population Density | # 13 | 81st |
| Median Household Income | # 32 | 51st |
| Per Capita Income | # 39 | 41st |
| Diversity Index | # 43 | 35th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Colorado Census Data Comparison Tool.