Montezuma County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Montezuma County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08083
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 083
Geography
- Land Area
- 2029.35 sq mi
- Water Area
- 10.51 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2039.85 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.338025
- Longitude
- -108.595786
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 26,080
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 20,630
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 22,850 | 87.6% |
| Hispanic | 3,227 | 12.4% |
| White | 18,973 | 72.7% |
| Black | 38 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 166 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,374 | 9.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 30 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,554 | 89.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,074 | 10.1% |
| White | 15,812 | 76.6% |
| Black | 63 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 206 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,427 | 11.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 26,412
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $68,086
- Poverty Rate
- 13.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,448
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 19,818 | 75.0% |
| Black | 178 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 295 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 18,711
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,102 | 16.6% |
| Republican | 7,284 | 38.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,015 | 42.8% |
| Other | 38 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,184 | 49.1% |
| Female | 9,525 | 50.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,817 | 79.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,495 | 8.0% |
| Black | 24 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 163 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,427
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 66.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,276 | 69.4% |
| Hispanic | 757 | 50.6% |
| Black | 20 | 83.3% |
| Asian | 82 | 50.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,037 | 65.7% |
| Female | 6,388 | 67.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,605 (24.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,018 (31.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,375
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $335,419
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $904
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 10.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.