Rocky Ford, CO

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2020 Population

3,833

0.235% 1-year growth

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

31.9

8.33% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

37.9%

6.43% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$28,383

3.95% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$77,700

5.57% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

1,157

2.36% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Rocky Ford, CO had a population of 3.83k people with a median age of 31.9 and a median household income of $28,383. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Rocky Ford, CO grew from 3,824 to 3,833, a 0.235% increase and its median household income declined from $29,551 to $28,383, a −3.95% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rocky Ford, CO are White (Hispanic) (52.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (32.5%), Other (Hispanic) (5.61%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.24%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.14%).

None of the households in Rocky Ford, 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.

96.2% of the residents in Rocky Ford, CO are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in Rocky Ford, CO was $77,700, and the homeownership rate was 57.7%. Most people in Rocky Ford, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18 minutes. The average car ownership in Rocky Ford, CO was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Rocky Ford, CO is home to a population of 3.83k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.79% of Rocky Ford, CO residents were born outside of the country (222 people).

In 2020, there were 1.62 times more White (Hispanic) residents (2.01k people) in Rocky Ford, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.24k White (Non-Hispanic) and 215 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rocky Ford, CO

White (Hispanic)
2.01k ± 272
White (Non-Hispanic)
1.24k ± 223
Other (Hispanic)
215 ± 128

61.6%

Hispanic Population

2.36k people

61.6% of the people in Rocky Ford, CO are hispanic (2.36k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rocky Ford, CO as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.79%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

222 people

8.24%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

315 people

As of 2020, 5.79% of Rocky Ford, CO residents (222 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rocky Ford, CO was 8.24%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rocky Ford, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 6.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 8.4

In 2020, the median age of all people in Rocky Ford, CO was 31.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 31, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Rocky Ford, CO are getting getting younger. In 2019, the average age of all Rocky Ford, CO residents was 35.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
216,688 ± 11,209 people
India
20,857 ± 3,539 people
China
19,477 ± 3,421 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 216,688 Colorado residents, followed by India with 20,857 and China with 19,477.

Citizenship

96.2%

2020 Citizenship

94.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.2% of Rocky Ford, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Rocky Ford, CO was 94.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rocky Ford, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
73 ± 44
Gulf War (2001-)
52 ± 43
Gulf War (1990s)
39 ± 42

Rocky Ford, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Colorado. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Colorado, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Colorado across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Males in Colorado have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,644. The income inequality in Colorado (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Rocky Ford, CO employs 1.16k people. The largest industries in Rocky Ford, CO are Manufacturing (184 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (170 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (163 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($83,258), Public Administration ($51,875), and Accommodation & Food Services ($35,450).

Wages

Median Household Income

$28,383

2020 value

± $2,379

−3.95%

1 Year Growth

± 17%

Households in Rocky Ford, CO have a median annual income of $28,383, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $29,551 in 2019, which represents a −3.95% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Rocky Ford, CO compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

$74,881

Average Male Salary in Colorado

± $1,620

$57,644

Average Female Salary in Colorado

± $1,321

In 2020, full-time male employees in Colorado made 1.3 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Colorado by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Colorado

Asian
$63,078 ± $5,813
White
$60,521 ± $1,078
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$55,928 ± $29,600

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Colorado workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.04 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Colorado.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Colorado by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Rocky Ford, CO is from Colorado.

0.467

2020 Wage GINI in Colorado

0.468

2019 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2020, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.264% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9682
Census Tract 9681

The following map shows all of the places in Rocky Ford, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

37.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rocky Ford, CO (1.42k out of 3.76k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 12 - 14.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
1,052 ± 234
Hispanic
950 ± 234
Two Or More
212 ± 110

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.16k

2020 Value

± 227

−2.36%

1 Year decline

± 26.6%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Rocky Ford, CO declined at a rate of −2.36%, from 1.19k employees to 1.16k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rocky Ford, CO, are Production Occupations (148 people), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (136 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (108 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rocky Ford, CO.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Rocky Ford, CO, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (148 people), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (136 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (108 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Rocky Ford, CO has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (18.3 times higher than expected), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (3.58 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (2.53 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Rocky Ford, CO, by median earnings, are Transportation Occupations ($82,576), Management Occupations ($81,250), and Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($71,875).

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.16k

2020 Value

± 227

−2.36%

1 Year decline

± 26.6%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Rocky Ford, CO declined at a rate of −2.36%, from 1.19k employees to 1.16k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rocky Ford, CO, are Manufacturing (184 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (170 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (163 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rocky Ford, CO, though some of these residents may live in Rocky Ford, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Rocky Ford, CO, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (184 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (170 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (163 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Rocky Ford, CO has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (12 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.59 times), and Educational Services (1.23 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Rocky Ford, CO, by median earnings, are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($83,258), Public Administration ($51,875), and Accommodation & Food Services ($35,450).

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

Mixed freight
$23.8B
Coal-n.e.c.
$20.7B
Machinery
$16.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($20.7B) and Machinery ($16.3B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$221B

2020 Value in Colorado

$434B

Projected 2050 Value in Colorado

96.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 96.6% to $434B by 2050.

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

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

California
$10.3B
Texas
$10.2B
Wyoming
$9.13B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $10.3B, followed by Texas with $10.2B and Wyoming and $9.13B.

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

Civics

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 most partisan county was Kiowa County, CO with 88% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Rocky Ford, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (55%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.6%)
Republican Party
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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Colorado.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Colorado

55% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Colorado

Kiowa County, CO
88% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Cheyenne County, CO
87.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Washington County, CO
86.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Colorado was Kiowa County, CO with 88% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Colorado colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Colorado

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

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 Colorado

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.

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 7 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rocky Ford, CO was $77,700 in 2020, which is 0.338 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $73,600 to $77,700, a 5.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Rocky Ford, CO is 57.7%, which is lower than the national average of 64.4%. People in Rocky Ford, CO have an average commute time of 18 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rocky Ford, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$77,700

2020 Median

± $8,698

$73,600

2019 Median

± $6,658

In 2020, the median property value in Rocky Ford, CO grew to to $77,700 from the previous year's value of $73,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Rocky Ford, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rocky Ford, CO the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$28,383

Median Household Income

± $2,379

1.37k

Number of Households

± 233

In 2020, the median household income of the 1.37k households in Rocky Ford, CO declined from $28,383 from the previous year's value of $29,551.

The following chart displays the households in Rocky Ford, 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 < $10k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Rocky Ford, CO distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rocky Ford, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

57.7%

2020 Homeownership

55.7%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 57.7% of the housing units in Rocky Ford, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Rocky Ford, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

18 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rocky Ford, CO have a shorter commute time (18 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.98% of the workforce in Rocky Ford, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rocky Ford, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (76.1%)
Carpooled (12.3%)
Other (8.04%)

In 2020, 76.1% of workers in Rocky Ford, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.3%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (8.04%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rocky Ford, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rocky Ford, CO have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

86.7% of the population of Rocky Ford, CO has health coverage, with 16.9% on employee plans, 48.8% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 6.39% on non-group plans, and 1.06% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Colorado was $6,804 in 2014. This is a 5.13% increase from the previous year ($6,472).

Primary care physicians in Otero County, CO see 1843 patients per year on average, which represents a 20.7% increase from the previous year (1527 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3046 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 237 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Costilla County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (17.9%). Additionally, Logan County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (36%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Otero County, CO.

1,843 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Otero County, CO

Primary care physicians in Otero County, CO see an average of 1,843 patients per year. This represents a 20.7% increase from the previous year (1,527 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

$6,804

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Colorado

$4,623

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,143

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,287

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Colorado (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.13%, from $6,472 to $6,804.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

13.3%

Uninsured

16.9%

Employer Coverage

48.8%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

6.39%

Non-Group

1.06%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rocky Ford, CO declined by 19.1% from 16.4% to 13.3%.

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

Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

Costilla County
17.9% prevalence
Saguache County
13.8% prevalence
Baca County
13.7% prevalence

Costilla County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Colorado, at 17.9%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Colorado by county over multiple years.

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