Walsenburg, Colorado
Walsenburg: City in Huerfano County, Colorado, United States of America
About
Walsenburg is a city located in the county of Huerfano in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,068. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,003 inhabitants.
The city was created 151 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about Walsenburg
| Population : | 3,003 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Colorado (United States) |
| County : | Huerfano County |
| Postal code : | 81089 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 719 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0% |
| Land as percent of area : | 100% |
| Altitude : | 6,171 feet / 1881 meters |
| Capital city : | Walsenburg is capital of Huerfano County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1873 (151 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:28:23 (4th November 2024) |
| Population growth : | -2.16% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Walsenburg is located at 37°37'27"N 104°46'49"W (37.6241800, -104.7802600).
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Official website of Walsenburg
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Walsenburg decreased by 2.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 4,182 | - | census |
| 2010 | 3,068 | -36.31% | census |
| 2011 | 2,960 | -3.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,963 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,905 | -2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,870 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,868 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,936 | 2.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,944 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,042 | 3.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,029 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,003 | -0.87% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 18,931 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 17,366 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 9.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 19,062 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 17,409 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 30.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 93.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 890 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
Walsenburg zip code is 81089.
County name: Huerfano, County
fips: 08055
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $227,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,651 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $630 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,209 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,266 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.88 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 95.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.7% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 53,817 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 212,928 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 164,264 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,310 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $107,225 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $43,270 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,351 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 593 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 575 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 129 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,165 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 73 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,204 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,860.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.36 |
People born in Walsenburg (5)
People born in Walsenburg, including animator Xavier Atencio, United States Marine Matthew G. Martínez, Italian association football player Umberto Lenzini, .
List
- Debora Greger (American poet, artist) she was born in 16/08/1949
- Kim Couture (American mixed martial artist) she was born in 18/12/1975
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Walsenburg, CO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRI | Trinidad | 110 West Pine Street | RAIL |
| PUB | Pueblo, Colorado | 1080 Chinook Lane | BUS |
| RAT | Raton | 201 South First Street | RAIL |
| AMC | Alamosa, CO | 111 Pike Avenue | BUS |
| LAJ | La Junta | 1 West First St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Walsenburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Walsenburg Post Office | Walsenburg (CO) | 81089 |
Other cities in Huerfano County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Huerfano County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| La Veta | 809 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Walsenburg distances to largest Colorado cities
