Grand Junction city, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Grand Junction city is a mid-sized community located in Colorado. The total population is 67,027. It ranks as the 18th most populous out of 471 cities and towns in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grand Junction city is 40.0 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grand Junction city is $66,676. This is 28% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. The median home value is $358,300. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Grand Junction city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.6%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

36.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% 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 93.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Grand Junction city, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 471 Census-designated places in Colorado. For official data, visit data.census.gov.