La Plata County, Colorado
La Plata County is home to 56,331 people. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Colorado rate (9.4%). The median household income is $86,056.
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| Measure | Value | Colorado | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,331 | 5,862,189 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $86,056 | $95,470 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 11.7% | 9.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 15.9% | 11.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 8.2% | 7.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.3% | 45.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $591,500 | $539,400 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,504 | $1,761 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 52.6% | 52.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.1% | 9.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 43.2 years | 37.7 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Archuleta County
- Dolores County
- Hinsdale County
- Montezuma County
- San Juan County
- San Juan County, New Mexico
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.