Mesa County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Mesa County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08077
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 077
Geography
- Land Area
- 3328.72 sq mi
- Water Area
- 12.35 sq mi
- Total Area
- 3341.07 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.019524
- Longitude
- -108.460571
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 155,098
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 122,803
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 132,833 | 85.6% |
| Hispanic | 22,263 | 14.4% |
| White | 126,453 | 81.5% |
| Black | 879 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1,024 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 635 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 364 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 108,270 | 88.2% |
| Hispanic | 14,531 | 11.8% |
| White | 103,713 | 84.5% |
| Black | 1,273 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 1,381 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,659 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 267 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 158,601
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $78,363
- Poverty Rate
- 10.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 16,561
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 130,703 | 82.4% |
| Black | 995 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1,424 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 107,435
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 15,269 | 14.2% |
| Republican | 40,312 | 37.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 49,692 | 46.3% |
| Other | 237 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 52,249 | 48.6% |
| Female | 55,180 | 51.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 84,958 | 79.1% |
| Hispanic | 9,770 | 9.1% |
| Black | 134 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 1,091 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 73,259
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 68.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 59,930 | 70.5% |
| Hispanic | 4,724 | 48.4% |
| Black | 81 | 60.4% |
| Asian | 673 | 61.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 35,010 | 67.0% |
| Female | 38,247 | 69.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 25,370 (22.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 36,375 (31.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 69,969
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $396,890
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,358
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.7%
- Work From Home
- 13.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.