La Plata County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- La Plata County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08067
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 067
Geography
- Land Area
- 1689.68 sq mi
- Water Area
- 9.90 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1699.58 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.287367
- Longitude
- -107.839718
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 55,516
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 45,783
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 48,818 | 87.9% |
| Hispanic | 6,700 | 12.1% |
| White | 44,121 | 79.5% |
| Black | 107 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 378 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,659 | 4.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 107 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 41,189 | 90.0% |
| Hispanic | 4,597 | 10.0% |
| White | 37,519 | 81.9% |
| Black | 128 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 377 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,075 | 6.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 93 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 56,331
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $84,673
- Poverty Rate
- 11.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,375
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 45,897 | 81.5% |
| Black | 140 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 459 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 40,961
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 10,126 | 24.7% |
| Republican | 9,613 | 23.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 20,437 | 49.9% |
| Other | 75 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 20,515 | 50.1% |
| Female | 20,440 | 49.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 32,339 | 79.0% |
| Hispanic | 3,145 | 7.7% |
| Black | 48 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 403 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 29,386
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 71.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 23,869 | 73.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,641 | 52.2% |
| Black | 31 | 64.6% |
| Asian | 279 | 69.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 14,374 | 70.1% |
| Female | 15,010 | 73.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,623 (15.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 20,379 (49.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 28,990
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $603,870
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,405
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 66.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 18.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.