Conejos County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Conejos County is located in Colorado with a total population of 7,536. It is the 41st most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Conejos County is 38.8 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Conejos County is $47,209. This is 49% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 40% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 47% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $162,100. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Conejos County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 50.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 46.2%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (50.1% vs 22.2%). The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.0%.