Pueblo County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pueblo County is located in Colorado with a total population of 168,726. It is the 10th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pueblo County is 40.4 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pueblo County is $62,250. This is 33% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.4%. This is 64% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $271,800. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pueblo County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 42.0%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (42.0% vs 22.2%). The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 90.5%.