Conejos County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Conejos County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08021
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 021
Geography
- Land Area
- 1287.43 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.57 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1290.99 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.213406
- Longitude
- -106.176447
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 7,381
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 5,490
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,766 | 51.0% |
| Hispanic | 3,622 | 49.1% |
| White | 3,500 | 47.4% |
| Black | 8 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 71 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,727 | 49.7% |
| Hispanic | 2,759 | 50.3% |
| White | 2,534 | 46.2% |
| Black | 3 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 150 | 2.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 7,530
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $50,480
- Poverty Rate
- 11.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 874
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,172 | 55.4% |
| Black | 11 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,893
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,942 | 39.7% |
| Republican | 1,667 | 34.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,237 | 25.3% |
| Other | 5 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,404 | 49.1% |
| Female | 2,489 | 50.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,235 | 45.7% |
| Hispanic | 2,416 | 49.4% |
| Black | 1 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,296
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 67.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,646 | 73.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,489 | 61.6% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 11 | 64.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,604 | 66.7% |
| Female | 1,692 | 68.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,459 (28.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,319 (25.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,106
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $195,102
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $746
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 67.8%
- Work From Home
- 14.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.