La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO

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2021 Population
115,551
0.758% 1-year decline
US Senator
Michael Bennet
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Hickenlooper
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
42.5
0.95% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
10.8%
0.166% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$65,586
8.18% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$368,400
5.71% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
52,545
0.436% 1-year decline

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In 2021, La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO had a population of 116k people with a median age of 42.5 and a median household income of $65,586. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO declined from 116,434 to 115,551, a −0.758% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,629 to $65,586, a 8.18% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.3%), White (Hispanic) (7.36%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (5.17%), Other (Hispanic) (2.9%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.71%).

9.37% of the households in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO are Fort Lewis College (654 degrees awarded in 2021) and Western Colorado University (128391) (519 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO was $368,400, and the homeownership rate was 71.3%.

Most people in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO was 2 cars per household.

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La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO is home to a population of 116k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.18% of La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO residents were born outside of the country (3.67k people).

In 2021, there were 10.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (89.3k people) in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.5k White (Hispanic) and 5.97k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO are Spanish (6,341 households), Navajo (1,152 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (686 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
56,611
Women
48.9%
59,123
Men
51.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 115,734 inhabitants, with 51.1% men, and 48.9% women.

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Citizenship

98.4%
2021 Citizenship
98.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    89.3k ± 340
  2. White (Hispanic)
    8.5k ± 804
  3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    5.97k ± 450
13.1%
Hispanic Population
15.2k people

In 2021, there were 10.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (89.3k people) in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.5k White (Hispanic) and 5.97k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

13.1% of the people in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO are hispanic (15.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    1,091 ± 807 people
  2. Canada
    355 ± 462 people
  3. China
    272 ± 404 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO was Mexico, the natal country of 1,091 La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO residents, followed by Canada with 355 and China with 272.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.18%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
3.67k people
3.12%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
3.64k people

As of 2021, 3.18% of La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO residents (3.67k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO was 3.12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    6,341 households (5.75%)
  2. Navajo
    1,152 households (1.04%)
  3. Other Native Languages of North America
    686 households (0.622%)

9.37% of the households in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO was Spanish. 5.75% of the households in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,061 ± 354
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,037 ± 221
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    946 ± 183

La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.95 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO employs 52.5k people. The largest industries in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO are Construction (4,848 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,620 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,583 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($145,024), Commercial, industrial & other intangible assets rental & leasing ($117,328), and Oil & gas extraction ($110,594).

Males in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,041. The income inequality in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
24,864
Women
47.1%
27,911
Men
52.9%

The workforce of La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO in 2020 was 52,775 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

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Occupations

52.5k
2021 Value
−0.436%
1 Year decline
± −0.436%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −0.436%, from 52.8k employees to 52.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO, are Other managers (1,785 people), Retail salespersons (1,752 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,578 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

52.5k
2021 Value
−0.436%
1 Year decline
± −0.436%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO declined at a rate of −0.436%, from 52.8k employees to 52.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO, are Construction (4,848 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,620 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,583 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO, though some of these residents may live in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$42,980
Median earning men ± $1,396
$30,782
Median earning women ± $1,393

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,453), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,238), and Wholesale Trade ($57,277).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($54,792), Public Administration ($47,988), and Construction ($44,583).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. Mixed freight
    $23.8B
  2. Coal-n.e.c.
    $17.7B
  3. Machinery
    $15.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($17.7B) and Machinery ($15.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Colorado products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$207B
2020 Value in Colorado
$434B
Projected 2050 Value in Colorado
110% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $207B. This is expected to increase 110% to $434B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Colorado trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. California
    $9.69B
  2. Texas
    $8.1B
  3. Wyoming
    $8.09B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $9.69B, followed by Texas with $8.1B and Wyoming and $8.09B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Colorado shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2020 Election Results
  1. Joseph R Biden Jr. (55%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (41.6%)
    Republican Party
  3. Jo Jorgensen (1.6%)
    Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet
Senator from Colorado3
Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.
John Hickenlooper
Senator from Colorado2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO awarded 1,173 degrees. The student population of La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,406 male students and 3,850 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO are White (727 and 62.3%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (163 and 14%), Hispanic or Latino (114 and 9.78%), and Two or More Races (78 and 6.69%).

The largest universities in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO by number of degrees awarded are Fort Lewis College (654 and 55.8%) and Western Colorado University (128391) (519 and 44.2%).

The most popular majors in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO are Environmental Studies (92 and 7.84%), General Psychology (92 and 7.84%), and General Biological Sciences (86 and 7.33%).

The median tuition cost in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO for a public four year colleges is $6,936 for in-state students and $18,156 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,256 (46.9% men and 53.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,256 students enrolled in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO, 46.9% men and 53.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,522 records, of which 49.8% were women and 50.2% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Biological Sciences
    86 degree-majors awarded
  2. Kinesiology & Exercise Science
    68 degree-majors awarded
  3. General Psychology
    92 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO was General Biological Sciences with 86 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Fort Lewis College
    654 degrees awarded
  2. Western Colorado University (128391)
    519 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fort Lewis College with 654 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 516 men were awarded degrees from institutions in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO, which is 0.785 times less than the 657 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 727 degrees mean that there were 4.46 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 163 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,936) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,897) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,270) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.171% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.177% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (24.2k), High School or Equivalent (23.5k), and Some college (22.2k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO was $368,400 in 2021, which is 1.5 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $348,500 to $368,400, a 5.71% increase. The homeownership rate in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO is 71.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO have an average commute time of 20.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO is $65,586. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO was Castle Rock Town PUMA, CO with a value of $134,089, followed by Parker Town & The Pinery PUMA, CO and Jefferson (West), Boulder (West), Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties PUMA, CO, with respective values of $124,865 and $121,101.

Housing

Property

$368,400
Median Property Value 2021
±$9,375
$33,855
Median Property Taxes
±$1,253

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

71.3%
Homeownership
2021
71.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 71.3% of the housing units in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.6%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Castle Rock Town PUMA, CO
  2. Parker Town & The Pinery PUMA, CO
  3. Jefferson (West), Boulder (West), Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties PUMA, CO

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO was Castle Rock Town PUMA, CO with a value of $134,089, followed by Parker Town & The Pinery PUMA, CO and Jefferson (West), Boulder (West), Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties PUMA, CO, with respective values of $124,865 and $121,101.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$65,586
Median Household Income
± $1,926
47.5k
Number of Households
± 1,563

In 2021, the median household income of the 47.5k households in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO grew to $65,586 from the previous year's value of $60,629.

The following chart displays the households in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

0.46
2021 Wage GINI in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO
0.467
2020 Wage GINI in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO

In 2021, the income inequality in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.45% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (68.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (12.1%)
  3. Carpooled (9.33%)

In 2021, 68.2% of workers in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.1%) and those who carpooled to work (9.33%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

20.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.89% of the workforce in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO (12.2k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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89.4% of the population of La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO has health coverage, with 40% on employee plans, 16.6% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 15.8% on non-group plans, and 1.77% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1202 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.743% decrease from the previous year (1211 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1208 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 250 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,202 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,202 patients per year. This represents a 0.743% decrease from the previous year (1,211 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Colorado in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.5% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

10.6%
Uninsured
40%
Employer Coverage
16.6%
Medicaid
15.2%
Medicare
15.8%
Non-Group
1.77%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO grew by 4.58% from 10.2% to 10.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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