La Plata County, CO

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    2024 Population
    56,331
    2024 Median Age
    43.2
    2.13% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.7%
    6.01% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Property Value
    $591,500
    7.72% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    29,272
    0.733% 1-year growth

    About

    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.

    98.5% of the residents in La Plata County, CO are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in La Plata County, CO are Fort Lewis College (626 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in La Plata County, CO was $591,500, and the homeownership rate was 70.9%.

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    Population & Diversity

    La Plata County, CO is home to a population of 56.3k people, from which 98.5% are citizens.

    As of 2024, NaNk% of La Plata County, CO residents were born outside of the country (1.75k people).

    In 2024, there were 14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.8k people) in La Plata County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.05k White (Hispanic) and 2.6k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.5% of La Plata County, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in La Plata County, CO was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in La Plata County, CO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      42.8k ± 379
    2. White (Hispanic)
      3.05k ± 446
    3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      2.6k ± 311
    12.9%
    Hispanic Population
    7.24k people

    In 2024, there were 14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.8k people) in La Plata County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.05k White (Hispanic) and 2.6k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    12.9% of the people in La Plata County, CO are hispanic (7.24k people).

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      205,206 ± N/A people
    2. India
      23,918 ± N/A people
    3. China
      18,011 ± N/A 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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    Health

    91.8% of the population of La Plata County, CO has health coverage, with 40.9% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 16.7% on Medicare, 18.2% on non-group plans, and 1.05% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in La Plata County, CO see 760 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (760 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1011 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 180 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    760 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 760 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (760 patients).

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Addresses
    1. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001

    2. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002

    3. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003

    4. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4004

    5. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4005

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    Uninsured People

    8.23%
    Uninsured
    40.9%
    Employer Coverage
    15%
    Medicaid
    16.7%
    Medicare
    18.2%
    Non-Group
    1.05%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in La Plata County, CO declined by 13.6% from 9.53% to 8.23%.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.79 in La Plata County, CO.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 24.8% in La Plata County, CO.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 10.4% in La Plata County, CO.

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    Economy

    The economy of La Plata County, CO employs 29.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in La Plata County, CO were N/A, and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($86,111), Wholesale Trade ($80,917), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($75,976).

    Employment

    Occupations

    29.3k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,293
    0.733%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.17%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in La Plata County, CO grew at a rate of 0.733%, from 29.1k employees to 29.3k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in La Plata County, CO, are Management Occupations (4,130 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,086 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,602 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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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    29.3k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,293
    0.733%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.17%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in La Plata County, CO grew at a rate of 0.733%, from 29.1k employees to 29.3k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in La Plata County, CO, are N/A. 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

    $54,236
    Median earning men ± $2,910
    $44,194
    Median earning women ± $2,095

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($96,458), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,558), and Information ($75,417).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($82,250), Public Administration ($64,271), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,272).

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $187k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $130k
      Retail Trade
    3. $112k
      Construction

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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%).

    N/A are the senators currently representing the state of N/A. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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

    Presidential Elections

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    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%).

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    Education

    The student population of La Plata County, CO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,619 male students and 1,925 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in La Plata County, CO are White (283 and 45.6%), American Indian or Alaska Native (193 and 31.1%), Hispanic or Latino (71 and 11.5%), and Two or More Races (65 and 10.5%).

    The largest universities in La Plata County, CO by number of degrees awarded are Fort Lewis College (626 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in La Plata County, CO are General Psychology (59 and 9.42%), General Business (55 and 8.79%), and Environmental Studies (37 and 5.91%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    Measure

    In 2024 in La Plata County, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 3,544 (45.7% men and 54.3% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 3,544 students enrolled in La Plata County, CO, 45.7% men and 54.3% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,618 records, of which 50.2% were women and 49.8% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Psychology
      59 degrees awarded
    2. General Business
      55 degrees awarded
    3. Environmental Studies
      37 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in La Plata County, CO was General Psychology with 59 degrees awarded.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Fort Lewis College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    626 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fort Lewis College with 626 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 233 men were awarded degrees from institutions in La Plata County, CO, which is 0.593 times less than the 393 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 283 degrees mean that there were 1.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 193 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 4-year or above ($7,776) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,182) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in La Plata County, CO was $591,500 in 2024, which is 1.78 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $549,100 to $591,500, a 7.72% increase. The homeownership rate in La Plata County, CO is 70.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    In 2025, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in La Plata County, CO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.31%.

    Housing

    Property

    $591,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$21,396
    $17,292
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$876

    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

    70.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    71.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 70.9% of the housing units in La Plata County, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71%.

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    Equity

    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for La Plata County, 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.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in La Plata County, CO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.31%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in La Plata County, CO (6.38k out of 54.5k 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 N/A N/A, followed by N/A N/A and then N/A N/A.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in La Plata County, 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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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 13% of the children was living in poverty in La Plata County, CO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.2%.

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    Security

    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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