Census ACS · #279 MSA
Grand Junction Metro Area
The Grand Junction, Co Metropolitan Statistical Area has 157,316 residents. The median household income is $71,485 and the median home value is $349,400.
157,316
Population
47
People / sq mi
$71,485
Median Income
$349,400
Median Home Value
The Grand Junction CBSA covers 3,329 sq mi of land at 47.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% |
Economy & Income
$71,485
Median Household Income
$38,589
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Grand Junction metro's price level is 95.5 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 4.5% lower the US average. The local median income of $71,485 has the buying power of $74,872 in average-priced US metros.
95.5
Price Level (US = 100)
$74,872
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$71,485
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$349,400
Median Home Value
$1,154
Median Rent
71.9%
Homeownership
Education
92.4%
High School+
30.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
13.1%
Work From Home
19.3 min
Avg Commute
45.6%
Foreign Born
Grand Junction spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Grand Junction, Co Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 157,316 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #279 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Grand Junction metro area is $71,485, with a per capita income of $38,589.
The Grand Junction, Co CBSA spans the state of Colorado.
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Data for the Grand Junction, Co CBSA (24300) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.