81069 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 81069, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

81069 is a zip code in Custer County, Huerfano County, and Pueblo County, Colorado, which covers Westcliffe CCD, Walsenburg CCD, Colorado City-Rye CCD, and Huerfano Valley, with a total population of 2,215 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 81069 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 81069.

The estimated population of people living in 81069 is 2,215, with a median age of 51.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 81069 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,215
+2.07%
+44.77%
2020
2,170
+1.45%
-
2019
2,139
+5.01%
-
2018
2,037
+33.14%
-
2017
1,530
 - -

Population of 81069 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 81069 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
64%
88.2%
 -27.44%
Black/African American
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
33.5%
10.6%
 +216.04%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
0.9%
 +166.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 81069 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 81069 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 81069 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 81069 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 51.8 -0.19% 56.7 +10.53% 51.1 -2.67%
2020 51.9 -7.32% 51.3 -10.47% 52.5 -2.42%
2019 56 -2.1% 57.3 +0.53% 53.8 -6.43%
2018 57.2 -7.14% 57 -9.24% 57.5 -4.33%
2017 61.6 - 62.8 - 60.1 -

The median age of the 81069 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 81069 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 49 +105.48% 26 +139.95% 72 69
10 to 19 41 +89.99% 74 +195.89% 76 292
20 to 29 8 +450.99% 10 +574.33% 93 42
30 to 39 59 +115.73% 55 +72.69% 131 97
40 to 49 72 +45.47% 49 +92.12% 82 100
50 to 59 102 -36.13% 163 +29.05% 69 209
60 to 69 250 +17.98% 266 +22.78% 273 322
70+ 187 +12.28% 119 -11.07% 205 83

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 81069 zip code is $82,618.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 81069.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $95,104.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,547.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 81069 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 81069, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 81069 is currently $87,775.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

9.60% of households in 81069 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 81069 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.64%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.21%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    7.23%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    20.56%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.90%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.84%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.60%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 81069 is $34,251.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 81069 by the total population of 81069.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 81069 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 81069 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.06%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.84%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    23.09%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33.75%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.25%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 81069 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 81069 zip over the age of 16 is 1,791.

Of those people, a total of 52.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 81069 is 52.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 81069 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 85 0.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 43 46.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 92 39.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 40 75.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 272 80.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 218 83.90% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 158 80.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 327 54.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 413 35.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 143 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 81069. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,651 51.80% 0.00%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 70 84.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 70 31.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 604 59.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,133 50.20% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 81069 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 81069 is 937, with median earnings of $58,738.00.

Women in 81069 are earning approximately 117.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 937 $58,738.00
Male 463 $53,438.00
Female 474 $62,596.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 81069 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 117 $59,375.00
Business and Financial 36 $86,087.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 26 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 148 $84,098.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 28 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 17 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 43 $29,009.00
Personal Care and Service 40 $0.00
Sales 94 $59,293.00
Office and Administrative Support 114 $47,857.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 123 $48,661.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 13 $0.00
Production 107 $51,696.00
Transportation and Material Moving 3 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 81069 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 81069.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 44 $162,885.00 73 $58,427.00
Business and Financial 5 $0.00 31 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 26 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 148 $84,098.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 28 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 43 $29,009.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 40 $0.00
Sales 76 $59,239.00 18 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 21 $0.00 93 $48,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 123 $48,661.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 107 $51,696.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 3 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 885 households in 81069, with an average household size of 2.5 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 565 families living in the 81069 zip code with an average family size of 3.12 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 81069:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 463 10 92 320
Average Household Size 3.35 1.9 2.78 1.21
Total Families 463 10 92 0
Average Household Size 3.3 1.9 2.3 0

Poverty

Of the 565 families living in 81069, 8.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 81069:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,341 housing units in 81069.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 885 66.00%
Vacant 456 34.00%

2.91% of the total 1,341 housing units in 81069 are rental units. This is approximately 39 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 793 are occupied by the owner - or 59.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 81069 is $1,021.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 81069 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    53
  • Less than $500
    6
  • $500 to $999
    13
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    20
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 81069 is $276,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 81069 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    7
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    190
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    264
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    204
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    106
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 81069. The chart below shows the number of properties in 81069 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    202
  • 1940 to 1949
    4
  • 1950 to 1959
    61
  • 1960 to 1969
    233
  • 1970 to 1979
    203
  • 1980 to 1989
    101
  • 1990 to 1999
    339
  • 2000 to 2009
    175
  • 2010 to 2013
    23
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 81069 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    195
  • 2 vehicles available
    257
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    433

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 81069 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 81069 that commute to work in a particular way.

39.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 81069.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    23
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    21
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    111
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    81
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    5
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    0
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    80
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    58
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    137
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    162
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    103
  • 90 or more minutes
    40

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 81069 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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