Joes, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 105, Joes's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Joes is a small community located in Colorado, within Yuma County. The total population is 105. It ranks as the 412th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Joes is 38.3 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. With 43.8% of the population under 18, Joes has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 22.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Joes is $56,250. This is 41% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 36.2%. This is 283% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $93,600. Housing costs are 83% lower than the state median of $539,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Joes is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Joes is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (39.1% vs 22.5%).

Education

20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Joes, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.