Grand Junction, CO

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    158,601
    US Senator
    Michael Bennet
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    John Hickenlooper
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.3
    1.23% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.7%
    4% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $73,658
    3.04% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $378,600
    8.36% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    75,062
    0.541% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Grand Junction, 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.

    97.8% of the residents in Grand Junction, CO are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Grand Junction, CO are Colorado Mesa University (2,571 degrees awarded in 2024) and Intellitec College-Grand Junction (598 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Grand Junction, CO was $378,600, and the homeownership rate was 72.5%.

    Most people in Grand Junction, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Grand Junction, CO was 2 cars per household.

    Grand Junction, CO borders Glenwood Springs, CO and Montrose, CO.

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    Population & Diversity

    Grand Junction, CO is home to a population of 159k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.02% of Grand Junction, CO residents were born outside of the country (6.38k people).

    In 2024, there were 11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (124k people) in Grand Junction, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 6.38k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.8% of Grand Junction, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Grand Junction, CO was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grand Junction, CO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      124k ± 642
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      11.3k ± 1.09k
    3. White (Hispanic)
      6.38k ± 886
    15.5%
    Hispanic Population
    24.5k people

    In 2024, there were 11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (124k people) in Grand Junction, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 6.38k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    15.5% of the people in Grand Junction, CO are hispanic (24.5k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Grand Junction, CO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Colorado.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      205,206 ± 10,925 people
    2. India
      23,918 ± 3,789 people
    3. China
      18,011 ± 3,290 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 205,206 Colorado residents, followed by India with 23,918 and China with 18,011.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.02%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    6.38k people
    4.11%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    6.47k people

    As of 2024, 4.02% of Grand Junction, CO residents (6.38k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Grand Junction, CO was 4.11%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      4,344 ± 456
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,807 ± 531
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,783 ± 383

    Grand Junction, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.55 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Grand Junction, CO.

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    Health

    90.1% of the population of Grand Junction, CO has health coverage, with 40.1% on employee plans, 19.6% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 2.75% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1,207 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1161 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 204 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,207 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

    Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,207 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    9.9%
    Uninsured
    40.1%
    Employer Coverage
    19.6%
    Medicaid
    14.9%
    Medicare
    12.8%
    Non-Group
    2.75%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grand Junction, CO grew by 0.821% from 9.82% to 9.9%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Grand Junction, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Grand Junction, CO employs 75.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Grand Junction, CO were Health Care & Social Assistance (12,919 people), Retail Trade (8,888 people), and Construction (7,368 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($225,946), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($97,945), and Utilities ($95,833).

    Employment

    Occupations

    75.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,413
    0.541%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.49%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Grand Junction, CO grew at a rate of 0.541%, from 74.7k employees to 75.1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grand Junction, CO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,554 people), Management Occupations (8,244 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,743 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grand Junction, CO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    75.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,413
    0.541%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.49%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Grand Junction, CO grew at a rate of 0.541%, from 74.7k employees to 75.1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grand Junction, CO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,919 people), Retail Trade (8,888 people), and Construction (7,368 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grand Junction, CO, though some of these residents may live in Grand Junction, 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

    $54,574
    Median earning men ± $1,560
    $40,050
    Median earning women ± $1,608

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($81,011), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($77,549), and Public Administration ($69,768).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($64,775), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,129), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,697).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.73%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

    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. 392
      Construction
    2. 388
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 331
      Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $700k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $357k
      Construction
    3. $338k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    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

    Voting results are not available for Grand Junction, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (54.1%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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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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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Grand Junction, CO awarded 3,169 degrees. The student population of Grand Junction, CO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 4,882 male students and 5,980 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Grand Junction, CO are White (2,102 and 66.8%), Hispanic or Latino (704 and 22.4%), Two or More Races (121 and 3.84%), and Black or African American (69 and 2.19%).

    The largest universities in Grand Junction, CO by number of degrees awarded are Colorado Mesa University (2,571 and 81.1%) and Intellitec College-Grand Junction (598 and 18.9%).

    The most popular majors in Grand Junction, CO are General Business Administration & Management (260 and 8.2%), Automobile Mechanics Technology (258 and 8.14%), and Registered Nursing (164 and 5.18%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $8,807 for in-state students and $24,004 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Grand Junction, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 10,862 (44.9% men and 55.1% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 10,862 students enrolled in Grand Junction, CO, 44.9% men and 55.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,826 records, of which 55.5% were women and 44.5% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      243 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      145 degrees awarded
    3. Kinesiology & Exercise Science
      89 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Grand Junction, CO was General Business Administration & Management with 243 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Colorado Mesa University
      2,571 degrees awarded
    2. Intellitec College-Grand Junction
      598 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Colorado Mesa University with 2,571 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,380 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Grand Junction, CO, which is 0.771 times less than the 1,789 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,102 degrees mean that there were 2.99 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 704 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 ($8,807) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,120) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Grand Junction, CO was $378,600 in 2024, which is 1.14 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $349,400 to $378,600, a 8.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Grand Junction, CO is 72.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Grand Junction, CO have an average commute time of 18.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Grand Junction, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $378,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,005
    $47,707
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,566

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

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Grand Junction, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    72.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    71.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 72.5% of the housing units in Grand Junction, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.9%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Grand Junction, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $73,658
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,093
    65.8k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,068

    In 2024, the median household income of the 65.8k households in Grand Junction, CO grew to $73,658 from the previous year's value of $71,485.

    The following chart displays the households in Grand Junction, 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 Grand Junction, CO is from Colorado.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Colorado
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Colorado

    In 2024, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72%)
    2. Worked At Home (13.7%)
    3. Carpooled (8.39%)

    In 2024, 72% of workers in Grand Junction, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.7%) and those who carpooled to work (8.39%).

    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

    18.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Grand Junction, CO have a shorter commute time (18.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.3% of the workforce in Grand Junction, 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 Grand Junction, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Grand Junction, CO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    10.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grand Junction, CO (16.6k out of 154k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Grand Junction, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    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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