Huerfano County, Colorado Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 44th-largest in Colorado
The population of Huerfano County, Colorado is 6,946 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 44th-largest county in Colorado. The median household income is $52,139, the median home value is $256,700, and the median age is 55.1.
The population of Huerfano County has grown 4.6% since 2010 (6,681 → 6,988), a +0.32% annualized rate.
6,946
Population
+0.32%
Annual growth
4
People / sq mi
$52,139
Median Income
$256,700
Median Home Value
Huerfano County covers 1,591 sq mi of land at 4.4 people per square mile.
About Huerfano County, CO
Huerfano County is a county in Colorado with a population of 6,946. It ranks #44 among counties in Colorado by population. The median age is 55.1, older than the national median. The population is 53.5% male and 46.5% female.
The median household income in Huerfano County is $52,139, below the US median of $74,580. 11.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $256,700, with monthly rent averaging $739. The homeownership rate of 77.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Huerfano County reflects 27.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 25.4% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.1 minutes each way.
Huerfano County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Huerfano County had a population of 6,681 in 2010 and 6,988 in 2024, a 4.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 7,077 in 2022. Average annual growth rate: 0.33%.
6,988
Population (2024)
6,681
Population (2010)
7,077
Peak (2022)
0.33%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,681 |
| 2011 | 6,527 |
| 2012 | 6,567 |
| 2013 | 6,465 |
| 2014 | 6,399 |
| 2015 | 6,408 |
| 2016 | 6,583 |
| 2017 | 6,632 |
| 2018 | 6,877 |
| 2019 | 6,868 |
| 2020 | 6,824 |
| 2021 | 6,931 |
| 2022 | 7,077 |
| 2023 | 7,041 |
| 2024 | 6,988 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
55.1
Median Age
46.5%
Female
53.5%
Male
34.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 10.8% · Seniors (65+): 34.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $52,139$-40,331 vs state |
| Mean household income | $83,426 |
| Per-capita income | $36,275 |
| Poverty rate | 11.5%+5.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 36.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Huerfano County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.5%
Carpool
68.8%
Public transit
25.4%
Work from home
22.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$256,700$-245,500 vs state
Median home value
$739
Median rent
77.3%
Homeownership rate
4,750
Total housing units
59.7%
Occupied
40.3%
Vacant
22.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.8%
With health insurance
93.5%
With broadband internet
49.9%
Foreign-born
9.8%
Veterans (18+)
23.4%
With a disability
93.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.9%
High School+
27.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Huerfano County, Colorado has a population of 6,946 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 44th-largest county in Colorado. Population density is 4 people per square mile.
The population of Huerfano County has grown 4.6% since 2010 (6,681 → 6,988), a +0.32% annualized rate.
The median household income in Huerfano County, Colorado is $52,139, with mean (average) household income of $83,426 and per-capita income of $36,275. 11.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Huerfano County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (85.1%), Hispanic or Latino (4.2%), Asian (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Huerfano County, Colorado is 55.1 years. Residents are 46.5% female and 53.5% male.
The median home value in Huerfano County is $256,700 and median monthly rent is $739. 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,750 total housing units, 40.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Huerfano County, Colorado is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.
Denver is among the largest cities associated with Huerfano County, Colorado, with a population of 713,734.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.