Pueblo County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Name: Pueblo County, Colorado Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Pueblo County, Colorado has a population of 169,356, the 10th most populous county in Colorado. The median household income is $64,010 and the median home value is $291,300. The poverty rate is 14.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Pueblo County Quick Facts

Population 169,356

Median Household Income $64,010

Median Home Value $291,300

Poverty Rate 14.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.8%

Median Age 40.4 years

Homeownership Rate 68.9%

Affordability Ratio 4.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.6%

High School Graduation 90.8%

Cities/Places 10

Population 169,356 10th of 64

Median Income $64,010 33% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.6%

Unemployment 4.8%

How Pueblo County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	168,726	169,356	+0.4%
Median household income	$62,250	$64,010	+2.8%
Median home value	$271,800	$291,300	+7.2%

Median Household Income

Pueblo

$64,010

$95,470

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Pueblo

$291,300

$539,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.3%

$25K-$50K 19.1%

$50K-$100K 32.4%

$100K+ 29.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.3%

$10K-$15K

4.5%

$15K-$20K

4.0%

$20K-$25K

4.5%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

7.9%

$60K-$75K

11.3%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

8.5%

$125K-$150K

6.6%

$150K-$200K

7.9%

$200K+

6.3%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.6%|National: 5.2%

55.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.9%

Renter 31.1%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,111/mo 20.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.8%

18-34

21.4%

35-54

24.4%

55-74

24.5%

75+

7.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 52 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Pueblo County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Pueblo	111,561	$56,664	17.5%	$247,200
Pueblo West	35,681	$96,810	7.0%	$397,000
Colorado City	1,615	$44,868	5.1%	$259,100
Salt Creek	832	$51,714	31.9%	$327,900
Beulah Valley	751	$52,796	10.4%	$334,000
Blende	623	$52,667	18.0%	$292,900
Vineland	410	N/A	17.1%	$293,800
Avondale	338	$96,391	8.0%	$164,100
Boone	262	$77,793	18.7%	N/A
Rye	121	N/A	59.5%	$265,900

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Population Overview

Pueblo County is located in Colorado with a total population of 169,356. It is the 10th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pueblo County is 40.4 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pueblo County is $64,010. This is 33% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 55% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $291,300. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pueblo County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 42.1%. 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 (42.1% vs 22.5%). The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

25.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 90.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Pueblo County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Colorado and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Pueblo County, Colorado?

Pueblo County has a population of 169,356, making it the 10th most populous county in Colorado.

What is the median income in Pueblo County?

The median household income in Pueblo County is $64,010 with a poverty rate of 14.6%.

How many cities are in Pueblo County, Colorado?

Pueblo County contains 10 Census-designated places.