Huerfano County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Huerfano County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08055
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 055
Geography
- Land Area
- 1591.03 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.24 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1593.27 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.687815
- Longitude
- -104.959928
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 6,958
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 5,873
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,837 | 69.5% |
| Hispanic | 2,121 | 30.5% |
| White | 4,496 | 64.6% |
| Black | 1 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 80 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,271 | 72.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,603 | 27.3% |
| White | 4,007 | 68.2% |
| Black | 11 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 242 | 4.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 6,972
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $52,026
- Poverty Rate
- 17.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,187
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,467 | 78.4% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 5,242
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,662 | 31.7% |
| Republican | 1,266 | 24.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,209 | 42.1% |
| Other | 13 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,630 | 50.2% |
| Female | 2,612 | 49.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,386 | 64.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,259 | 24.0% |
| Black | 7 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,754
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 71.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,515 | 74.3% |
| Hispanic | 810 | 64.3% |
| Black | 5 | 71.4% |
| Asian | 15 | 50.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,860 | 70.7% |
| Female | 1,894 | 72.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,129 (21.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,435 (25.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,783
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $264,282
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $742
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 65.2%
- Work From Home
- 25.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.