Stonewall Gap, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 45, Stonewall Gap'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

Stonewall Gap is a small community located in Colorado, within Las Animas County. The total population is 45. It ranks as the 446th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stonewall Gap is 72.5 years. This is 92% higher than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stonewall Gap is $25,583. This is 73% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 68% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.2%. This is 135% 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 50.0%. This is 980% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $268,800. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 10.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 40.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% lower than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Stonewall Gap has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.7%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.

Education

4.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 90% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Stonewall Gap, 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.