La Plata County, CO

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2021 Population
55,673
0.828% 1-year decline
US Senator
Michael Bennet
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Hickenlooper
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
41.3
1.23% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
9.71%
6.05% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$75,089
8.37% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$430,200
3.44% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
29,066
1.76% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, La Plata County, CO had a population of 55.7k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $75,089. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of La Plata County, CO declined from 56,138 to 55,673, a −0.828% decrease and its median household income grew from $69,291 to $75,089, a 8.37% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in La Plata County, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.5%), White (Hispanic) (8.08%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (5.01%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.61%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.44%).

None of the households in La Plata County, 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.

98.7% of the residents in La Plata County, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in La Plata County, CO are Fort Lewis College (654 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in La Plata County, CO was $430,200, and the homeownership rate was 72%.

Most people in La Plata County, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in La Plata County, CO was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

La Plata County, CO is home to a population of 55.7k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.71% of La Plata County, CO residents were born outside of the country (1.51k people).

In 2021, there were 9.58 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (43.1k people) in La Plata County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.5k White (Hispanic) and 2.79k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.7%
2021 Citizenship
98.9%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.7% of La Plata County, 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 County, CO was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in La Plata County, CO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    43.1k ± 242
  2. White (Hispanic)
    4.5k ± 509
  3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    2.79k ± 251
13%
Hispanic Population
7.25k people

In 2021, there were 9.58 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (43.1k people) in La Plata County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.5k White (Hispanic) and 2.79k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

13% of the people in La Plata County, CO are hispanic (7.25k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in La Plata County, CO as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    210,883 ± 11,065 people
  2. India
    21,272 ± 3,574 people
  3. China
    18,229 ± 3,310 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 210,883 Colorado residents, followed by India with 21,272 and China with 18,229.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.71%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
1.51k people
2.37%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
1.33k people

As of 2021, 2.71% of La Plata County, CO residents (1.51k 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 County, CO was 2.37%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,193 ± 208
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    541 ± 153
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    444 ± 134

La Plata County, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.21 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of La Plata County, CO employs 29.1k people. The largest industries in La Plata County, CO are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,145 people), Retail Trade (3,921 people), and Educational Services (3,090 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($89,360), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($64,583), and Utilities ($63,393).

Males in Colorado have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,864. The income inequality in Colorado (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

29.1k
2021 Value
± 1,243
1.76%
1 Year growth
± 5.99%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in La Plata County, CO grew at a rate of 1.76%, from 28.6k employees to 29.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in La Plata County, CO, are Management Occupations (3,535 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,471 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,238 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of La Plata County, CO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

29.1k
2021 Value
± 1,243
1.76%
1 Year growth
± 5.99%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in La Plata County, CO grew at a rate of 1.76%, from 28.6k employees to 29.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in La Plata County, CO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,145 people), Retail Trade (3,921 people), and Educational Services (3,090 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of La Plata County, CO, though some of these residents may live in La Plata County, 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

$46,126
Median earning men ± $3,165
$34,004
Median earning women ± $2,317

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,571), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,004), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,617).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($63,125), Public Administration ($48,657), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($47,882).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 944
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 665
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
  3. 486
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $318k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $150k
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
  3. $138k
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

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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. $23.8B
  2. $17.7B
  3. $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. $9.69B
  2. $8.1B
  3. $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 La Plata County, CO went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.49%).

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.

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 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 County, CO awarded 654 degrees. The student population of La Plata County, CO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,601 male students and 1,966 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in La Plata County, CO are White (329 and 50.5%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (162 and 24.9%), Hispanic or Latino (65 and 9.98%), and Two or More Races (61 and 9.37%).

The largest universities in La Plata County, CO by number of degrees awarded are Fort Lewis College (654 and 100%).

The most popular majors in La Plata County, CO are General Psychology (64 and 9.79%), General Business (60 and 9.17%), and General Biological Sciences (45 and 6.88%).

The median tuition cost in La Plata County, CO for a public four year colleges is $7,056 for in-state students and $17,712 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in La Plata County, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,567 (44.9% men and 55.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,567 students enrolled in La Plata County, CO, 44.9% men and 55.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,401 records, of which 49.3% were women and 50.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 45 degrees awarded
  2. 64 degrees awarded
  3. 60 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in La Plata County, CO was General Biological Sciences with 45 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in La Plata County, CO according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
654 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, 253 men were awarded degrees from institutions in La Plata County, CO, which is 0.631 times less than the 401 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 329 degrees mean that there were 2.03 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 162 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,056) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,948) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,240) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.785% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (1.12M), Some college (999k), and High School or Equivalent (988k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in La Plata County, CO was $430,200 in 2021, which is 1.76 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $415,900 to $430,200, a 3.44% increase. The homeownership rate in La Plata County, CO is 72%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in La Plata County, CO have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in La Plata County, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in La Plata County, CO is $75,089. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in La Plata County, CO was Census Tract 9707.01 with a value of $80,708, followed by Census Tract 9708 and Census Tract 9707.03, with respective values of $80,323 and $78,656.

In 2022, 14.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in La Plata County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.98%.

Property

$430,200
Median Property Value 2021
±$12,606
$16,037
Median Property Taxes
±$858

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 County, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

72%
Homeownership
2021
71.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 72% of the housing units in La Plata County, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9707.01
  2. Census Tract 9708
  3. Census Tract 9707.03

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in La Plata County, CO was Census Tract 9707.01 with a value of $80,708, followed by Census Tract 9708 and Census Tract 9707.03, with respective values of $80,323 and $78,656.

The following map shows all of the tracts in La Plata County, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$75,089
Median Household Income
± $3,486
22.3k
Number of Households
± 1,065

In 2021, the median household income of the 22.3k households in La Plata County, CO grew to $75,089 from the previous year's value of $69,291.

The following chart displays the households in La Plata County, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for La Plata County, CO is from Colorado.
0.465
2021 Wage GINI in Colorado
0.467
2020 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2021, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (69%)
  2. Worked At Home (14.3%)
  3. Carpooled (8.13%)

In 2021, 69% of workers in La Plata County, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.3%) and those who carpooled to work (8.13%).

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

21.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in La Plata County, CO have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.62% of the workforce in La Plata County, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in La Plata County, 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 County, CO have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in La Plata County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.98%.

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Poverty & Diversity

9.71% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in La Plata County, CO (5.22k out of 53.8k 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 County, 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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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 12.2% of the children was living in poverty in La Plata County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 175 in La Plata County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 250 per 100,000 population.

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90% of the population of La Plata County, CO has health coverage, with 46.1% on employee plans, 13.3% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 1.43% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in La Plata County, CO see 815 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.98% decrease from the previous year (840 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1131 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 228 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

815 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in La Plata County, CO

Primary care physicians in La Plata County, CO see an average of 815 patients per year. This represents a 2.98% decrease from the previous year (840 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in La Plata County, CO 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, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 41.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

10%
Uninsured
46.1%
Employer Coverage
13.3%
Medicaid
14.2%
Medicare
15%
Non-Group
1.43%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in La Plata County, CO grew by 11.8% from 8.96% to 10%.

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Health Outcomes

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In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 54.6 in La Plata County, CO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 23.1% in La Plata County, CO.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 11.3% in La Plata County, CO.

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