2013 Population (SDO) Conejos County...Since 2000, Conejos County saw an increase of 28.7% – 503 – in ages over 45 to 64. Children 19 and under declined 12.7% or 376. There was

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Since 2000, Conejos

County saw an

increase of 28.7% –

503 – in ages over 45

to 64. Children 19 and

under declined 12.7%

or 376. There was a

significant decline

among adults 35 to 44

(-20.3%). Young adults

20 to 24 make up the

smallest age group,

only 439 or 5.3% of

population. Those

over 65 make up

15.1% of the county.

Conejos County

53% Homes with no

Mortgage

No health

insurance

19%

Median Age

38.2

Per Capita

Income

$17,316

Population

84088365

8389 8387

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Conejos County Population,

2000-2013

Source: Colorado State Demography Office

• Conejos County’s population fell 2.1% between 2000 and 2013 – from 8,408 in 2000

to 8,228 in 2013.

• Most recently, the county had a loss of 54 in the period from 2010 to 2013.

• Colorado grew by 4.26% during the period 2010 to 2013.

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Conejos County Population by Age 2000-2010

Conejos Co 2000 Conejos Co 2010Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Conejos County At A Glance

8,228

-2.1%

$34,526

2,560 Source: Colorado State Demography Office; ACS 2009-2013, U.S.

Census Bureau

2013 Population (SDO)

Pop. Growth 2000-2013 (SDO)

Median Household Income (ACS 09-13)

County Employment 2014 (SDO)

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Housing & Households

2000 2010

Total Housing Units 3,886 4,286

Occupied Units 2,980 3,118

Owner-Occupied 2,347 2,408

Renter-Occupied 633 710

Vacant Units 906 1,168

Seasonal 544 728

Other Vacant 362 406

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Conejos County Housing Units

• The vacancy rate was 27.2% in 2010, excluding

seasonal housing it was 9.4%.

• Owner-occupied units are 77.2% of occupied

units.

• Over 22.7% of occupied units are rental units.

• Occupied units account for 72.7% of total units.

• Total housing units grew by 400 from 2000 to

2010.

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Family

Households

Nonfamily

Households

Persons Living

Alone

Households with

Persons 65+

Conejos County Households

2000 2010 Source: U.S. Census Bureau

• The number of households in

Conejos County grew 138

during 2000 to 2010.

• Households with children under

18 decreased 189, or 14.9%.

• About 30% of households are

persons 65 and older.

• Persons living alone increased

151 and account for 27.4% of

households.

• The number of nonfamily

households grew by 173.

• Family households decreased

by 35.

Race & Ethnicity

2000 2010 2010%

Total 8,400 8,256 100

White 3,325 6,293 86.8

Afro-American 9 27 0.3

Native 65 182 1.2

Asian 13 23 0.4

Pacific Islander - 4 0

Other Race 126 1,390 9.2

Two or More 39 337 2.1

Hispanic* 4,949 4,260 56


Conejos County Pop. by Race/Ethnicity • In Conejos County, 13.2% identify as a race

other than White. That reflects a lesser

diversity than the state as a whole, where

20.9% identify racially as other than White.

• Over half in Conejos County identify as

Hispanic (56%), which compares to 20.8% in

Colorado.

• The share of Conejos County residents that

identify as Hispanic declined from 2000 to

2010 from 58.9 % to 51.5%.

*Hispanic origin is considered an ethnicity, not a race by

the U.S. Census Bureau. Hispanic may be of any race.

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Income The chart below shows the distribution of income in Conejos County compared to the rest of Colorado. The county

has a large percentage of residents making less than $25,000 annually, 37.6%. That compares to 20% statewide

making less than $25,000 per year. Conejos County is on par with the rest of the state with annual incomes $35,000

to $74,999. At higher incomes levels, the county lags behind state. The greatest contrast is with incomes over

$75,000 where only 17.8% in the county are above that income level. Statewide, 38.6% have an annual income

above $75,000.

The Median Household Income (MHI) for Conejos County is $34,526, lower than the state MHI of $58,433.

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Conejos Co. Colorado Source: ACS 2009-2013, U.S. Census Bureau

Educational Attainment

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% of Population over 25 yrs.

Conejos County Education

Conejos Co. Colorado

Source: ACS 2009-2013, U.S. Census BureauSource: ACS 2009-2013, U.S. Census Bureau

Conejos County ranks

higher than the state in

the percentage of high

school graduates with

34.9% of those over 25

having graduated from

high school. Statewide,

the same figure is 22.1%.

However, 17.4% in the

county have not finished

high school compared to

9.8% in Colorado.

Educational attainment

levels in Conejos County

drop off for college

degrees with 24.3%

holding a college degree.

In Colorado, 45.2% hold a

college degree.

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Commuting

9.2%

40.7%

49.4%

47.4%

Conejos Co. Commuting, 2009-2013workers 16 and older

Work in town of residence

Work outside town of

residence

Work in county of

residence

Work outstide county of

residence

Source: ACS 2009-2013, U.S. Census Bureau

Where workers live and where they work tells us where jobs are located. Commuting affects roads and access to

employees. According to the graph below, 49.4% of workers who live in Conejos County work in the county; 9.2%

who live in a town work in that town. Almost half of those living in the county (47.4%) work outside the county.

Jobs & the Economy

Agriculture, 31.9

Mining, 0.6

Manufacturing,

1.4Government, 3.4

Regional

Services, 1.1

Tourism,

8.7

Retirees, 20.2

Other

Households, 32.8

Conejos County Base Industries 2013


An analysis of Base Industries in

Conejos County shows the

importance of Agriculture to the

county’s economy, accounting for

31.9% of employment. The sector

called Other Households at 32.8%,

which includes public assistance

income and income from dividends,

interest, rents, etc., is larger than

Agriculture. Retirees account for a

fifth of the county’s employment

base. Tourism represents 8.7% of the

base industry. Base Industries are

those that bring new dollars to the

region.

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This community profile was compiled by the San Luis

Valley Development Resources Group and the San

Luis Valley Council of Governments, with assistance

from the Colorado State Demography Office.

For further information, contact Director of Research

Hew Hallock at (719) 589-6099, or e-mail

[email protected].

A look at jobs by industry, below, gives an indication

of where the jobs are in the county’s economy. The

top job sectors in Conejos County are:

Agriculture

Government

Health Services

Retail Trade

Construction

Accommodation and food 110

Admin and waste 45

Agriculture 595

Arts X

Construction 190

Education X

Finance activities 40

Government 588

Health Services 226

Information X

Management of companies and

enterprise X

Manufacturing 43

Mining X

Other services, except public

administration X

Professional and business services 69

Real estate X

Retail Trade 209

Transportation and warehousing 101

Utilities X

Wholesale trade 53

Total 2560

Conejos County Jobs by Sector,

2014


The State Demography Office projects population in Conejos

County to increase by 0.5% per year from 2015 through

2020, while the population over age 65 is forecast to grow

by 2.7% per year - the majority of change from aging.

Population Total Jobs

2010 8,294 2,420

2015 8,306 2,658

2020 8,499 2,822

2025 8,738 2,958

2030 9,086 3,049

Conejos County Population & Job

Forecast


Total jobs are forecast to grow by 1.3% per year from 2015

through 2020. In 2014, employment advanced 3.9%; total

jobs have grown by an average of 1.8% from 2010 through

2014.

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Since 2000, Antonito saw an increase of 41 – 62% - in the age group 55 to 64. All other age groups declined in number. The most significant declines were among children 19 and under. Those numbers fell by 24%. Young adults 20 to 24 make up the smallest age group; only 44 or 6% of population. Older adults over 45 make up 46% of the population.

Antonito

66.3% Homes with no

Mortgage

No health

insurance

16.9%

Median

Age

42

Per Capita

Income

$14,750

Population

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Source: Colorado State Dempgraphy Office

Antonito’s population fell by 11.6% between 2000 and 2013 – from 872 in 2000 to 771 in 2013.

Most recently, the town had a small loss of 12 in the period from 2010 to 2013.

Population decline in Antonito accounts for 46% of the decline in Conejos County, which declined by 220 during the period 2000 to 2013.

Antonito accounts for 9.4% of the population of Conejos County.

Colorado grew by 4.26% during the period 2010 to 2013.

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Town of Antonito Population by Age 2000-2010

Antonito 2000 Antonito 2010Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Antonito At A Glance771

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$20,972

2,560





Source: Colorado State Demography Office; ACS 2009-2013, U.S.

Census Bureau

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2000 2010

Total Housing Units 396 407

Occupied Units 357 344

Owner-Occupied 237 219


Vacant Units 39 63

Seasonal 1 6

Other Vacant 38 57


Antonito Housing Units The vacancy rate was 15.4% in 2010, excluding

seasonal housing it was 14%.

Owner-occupied units are 63.6% of occupied units.

Over 36% of occupied units are rental units.

Occupied units account for 84.5% of total units.

Total housing units grew by 11 from 2000 to 2010.

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Antonito Households


The number of households in Antonito decreased 13 from 2000 to 2010.

Households with children under 18, decrease 41, or nearly 30%.

About 33% of households are persons 65 and older.

Persons living alone increased and account for 34% of households.

The number of nonfamily households grew slightly, by 15.

Family households decreased by 28, or 12%.

Race & Ethnicity

2000 2010 2010%

Total 873 781 100

White 536 530 67.9


Native 31 34 4.4

Asian 2 1 0.1

Pacific Islander - 4 0.5

Other Race 279 168 21.5

Two or More Races 24 38 4.9

Hispanic* 788 665 85.1


Antonito Pop. by Race/Ethnicity In Antonito, 21.5% identify as a race other than White. That reflects a greater diversity than the state as a whole, where 20.9% identify racially as other than White.

Over three-quarters in Antonito identify as Hispanic (85.1%), which compares to 20.8% in Colorado.

The share of Antonito residents that identify as Hispanic declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 90.2% identified as Hispanic.

*Hispanic origin is considered an ethnicity, not a race by the U.S. Census Bureau. Hispanic may be of any race.

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Income

The chart below shows the distribution of income in Antonito compared to the rest of Colorado. Antonito has a large percentage of residents making less than $25,000 annually, 55.6%. That compares to 20% statewide making less than $25,000 per year. Antonito reflects a percentage similar to the rest of the state with an annual income $35,000 to $49,999. At higher incomes levels, Antonito lags behind state. The greatest contrast is with incomes over $75,000 where only 7.6% in Antonito are above that income level. Statewide, 38.6% have an annual income above $75,000. The Median Household Income (MHI) for Antonito is $20,972, lower than the state MHI of $58,433.

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Antonito Colorado Source: ACS 2009-2013, U.S. Census Bureau


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Antonito Education

Antonito Colorado


Antonito ranks higher than the state in the percentage of high school graduates with 42.6% of those over 25 having graduated from high school. Statewide, the same figure is 22.1%. However, 14.3% in Antonito have not finished high school compared to 9.8% in Colorado. Educational attainment in Antonito levels drop off for college degrees with 33.1% holding a college degree. In Colorado, 50.2% hold a college degree.

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Commuting

25.2%

74.8%

47.2%

49.2%

Antonito Commuting, 2009-2013workers 16 and older


Work outside town ofresidence

Work in county ofresidence

Work outstide county ofresidence


Where workers live and where they work tells us where jobs are located. Commuting affects roads and access to employees. According to the graph below, 47.2% of workers who live in Antonito work in Conejos County; 25.2% who live in Antonito, work in Antonito. Nearly half of those living in Antonito (49.2%) work outside the county. Nearly three-quarters, 74.8%, of those living in Antonito work outside the town.

Jobs & the Economy

Agriculture, 31.9

Mining, 0.6

Manufacturing, 1.4

Government, 3.4

Regional Services, 1.1

Tourism, 8.7

Retirees, 20.2

Other Households, 32.8



An analysis of Base Industries in Conejos County shows the importance of Agriculture to the county’s economy, accounting for 38.1%. Regional Services (26.6%) and Government (22.2%) also account for large segments of the county’s economy. Tourism represents 12.5% and Retirees 11.6%. Base Industries are those that bring new dollars to the region.

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This community profile was compiled by the San Luis Valley Development Resources Group and the San Luis Valley Council of Governments, with assistance from the Colorado State Demography Office. For further information, contact Director of Research Hew Hallock at (719) 589-6099, or e-mail [email protected].

A look at jobs by industry, below, gives an indication of where the jobs are in the county’s economy. The top job sectors in Conejos County are: Agriculture Government Health Services Retail Trade

Construction


Admin and waste 45

Agriculture 595

Arts X

Construction 190

Education X


Government 588

Health Services 226

Information X


enterprise X

Manufacturing 43

Mining X


administration X


Real estate X

Retail Trade 209


Utilities X

Wholesale trade 53

Total 2560


2014


The State Demography Office projects population in Conejos County to increase by 0.5% per year from 2015 through 2020, while the population over age 65 is forecast to grow by 2.7% per year - the majority of change from aging.


2010 8,294 2,420

2015 8,306 2,658

2020 8,499 2,822

2025 8,738 2,958

2030 9,086 3,049


Forecast


Total jobs are forecast to grow by 1.3% per year from 2015 through 2020. In 2014, employment advanced 3.9%; total jobs have grown by an average of 1.8% from 2010 through 2014.

Antonito’s industry mix reflects the town’s role as a tourist destination with accommodation and food, and retail trade as major industries making up 22% and 12% of jobs. Government accounts for 22% of the jobs in the town, which compares to 23% for the county. Only 7% of jobs in Antonito relate to agriculture. Countywide, jobs in agriculture make up 23% of jobs.

Share of Jobs by Industry Antonito Conejos

Agriculture 7% 23%

Mining 8% 1%

Utilities 0% 0%

Construction 10% 7%

Manufacturing 0% 2%

Wholesale trade 0% 2%

Retail Trade 12% 8%

Transportation and warehousing 8% 4%

Information 0% 0%

Finance activities 4% 2%

Real estate 0% 1%

Professional and business services 3% 3%

Management of companies and enterprise 0% 0%

Admin and waste 0% 2%

Education 0% 1%

Health Services 2% 9%

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 0% 1%

Accommodation and food 22% 4%

Other services, except public administration 1% 8%Government 24% 23%


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Since 2000, La Jara saw an increase of 17% – 31 – in ages over 55. Children under 9 increased only slightly. The most significant declines were among children 10 to 19 (-26.3%) and working age adults 35 to 55 (-22.9%). Young adults 20 to 24 make up the smallest age group; only 53 or 15.5% of population.

La Jara

46.6 % Homes with no

Mortgage

No health

insurance

29.1%

Median

Age

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Per Capita

Income

$15,443

Population

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La Jara’s population fell 9% between 2000 and 2013 – from 886 in 2000 to 808 in 2013.


Population decline in La Jara accounts for 35% of the decline in Conejos County, which declined by 220 during the period 2000 to 2013.

La Jara accounts for 9.8% of the population of Conejos County.


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La Jara 2000 La Jara 2010 Source: U.S. Census Bureau

La Jara At A Glance808

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Vacant Units 32 42

Seasonal 4 8

Other Vacant 28 34


La Jara Housing Units

The vacancy rate was 11.8% in 2010, excluding seasonal housing it was 9.5%.

Owner-occupied units are 62% of occupied units.

Over 38% of occupied units are rental units.



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The number of households in La Jara remained the same 2000 to 2010.

Households with children under 18 decreased 26, or 19%.


Persons living alone increased 16 and account for 27.8% of households.


Family households decreased by 14, or 6%.

Race & Ethnicity

2000 2010 2010%

Total 877 818 100

White 590 604 73.8


Native 25 31 3.8

Asian 0 1 0.1

Pacific Islander 0 0 0

Other Race 237 145 17.7

Two or More Races 24 34 4.2

Hispanic* 552 510 62.3


La Jara Pop. by Race/Ethnicity In La Jara, 26.2% identify as a race other than White. That reflects a greater diversity than the state as a whole, where 20.9% identify racially as other than White.

About two-thirds in La Jara identify as Hispanic (62.3%), which compares to 20.8% in Colorado.

The share of La Jara residents that identify as Hispanic remained the same from 2000 to 2010.


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Income

The chart below shows the distribution of income in La Jara compared to the rest of Colorado. La Jara has a large percentage of residents making less than $25,000 annually, 39%. That compares to 20% statewide making less than $25,000 per year. La Jara reflects a percentage higher than the rest of the state with an annual income $35,000 to $49,999. At higher incomes levels, La Jara lags behind state. The greatest contrast is with incomes over $75,000 where only 9.6% in La Jara are above that income level. Statewide, 38.6% have an annual income above $75,000. The Median Household Income (MHI) for La Jara is $33,828, lower than the state MHI of $58,433.

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La Jara Household Income Distribution

La Jara Colorado Source: ACS 2009-2013, U.S. Census Bureau


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La Jara Education

La Jara Colorado


La Jara ranks higher than the state in the percentage of high school graduates with 28.3% of those over 25 having graduated from high school. Statewide, the same figure is 22.1%. However, 23.7% in La Jara have not finished high school compared to 9.8% in Colorado. Educational attainment in La Jara levels drop off for college degrees with 27.4% holding a college degree. In Colorado, 45.2% hold a college degree.

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Commuting

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La Jara Commuting, 2009-2013workers 16 and older






Where workers live and where they work tells us where jobs are located. Commuting affects roads and access to employees. According to the graph below, 42.4% of workers who live in La Jara work in Conejos County; 18.7% who live in La Jara work in La Jara. Over half of those living in La Jara (57.6%) work outside the county. Over three-quarters, 81.3%, of those living in La Jara work outside the town.

Jobs & the Economy

Agriculture, 31.9

Mining, 0.6

Manufacturing, 1.4

Government, 3.4


Tourism, 8.7

Retirees, 20.2




An analysis of Base Industries in Conejos County shows the importance of Agriculture to the county’s economy, accounting for 31.9% of employment. The sector called Other Households at 32.8%, which includes public assistance income and income from dividends, interest, rents, etc., is larger than Agriculture. Retirees account for a fifth of the county’s employment base. Tourism represents 8.7% of the base industry. Base Industries are those that bring new dollars to the region.

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Construction


Admin and waste 45

Agriculture 595

Arts X

Construction 190

Education X


Government 588

Health Services 226

Information X


enterprise X

Manufacturing 43

Mining X


administration X


Real estate X

Retail Trade 209


Utilities X

Wholesale trade 53

Total 2560


2014




2010 8,294 2,420

2015 8,306 2,658

2020 8,499 2,822

2025 8,738 2,958

2030 9,086 3,049


Forecast



La Jara’s industry mix differs from the county’s mix with Government, Health Services, and Retail Trade as major industries. Government accounts for 33% of the jobs in the town, which compares to 23% for the county. With Conejos County Hospital in La Jara, Health Services hold 30% of jobs. Retail Trade makes up another 20%. Agriculture has only 2% of jobs in the town.

Share of Jobs by Industry La Jara Conejos

Agriculture 2% 23%

Mining 0% 1%

Utilities 0% 0%

Construction 2% 7%

Manufacturing 3% 2%


Retail Trade 20% 8%


Information 1% 0%


Real estate 1% 1%




Education 0% 1%







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Since 2000, Manassa saw an increase of 23.6% – 54 – in ages over 55. The number of children under 19 declined by 51. The most significant declines was among children 10 to 19 (-21.7%) and working age adults 35 to 55 (-25.6%). Young adults 20 to 24 make up the smallest age group; only 48 or 4.8% of population.

Manassa

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Population

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Manassa’s population fell 6.4% between 2000 and 2013 – from 1045 in 2000 to 978 in 2013.


Population decline in Manassa accounts for 30% of the decline in Conejos County, which declined by 220 during the period 2000 to 2013.

La Jara accounts for 11.8% of the population of Conejos County.


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Manassa 2000 Manassa 2010 Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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Manassa At A Glance

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Vacant Units 36 59

Seasonal 8 9

Other Vacant 28 50


Manassa Housing Units


Owner-occupied units are 80% of occupied units.

About 20% of occupied units are rental units.



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The number of households in Manassa virtually remained the same 2000 to 2010, growing only by 4.

Households with children under 18 decreased 30, or 18%.



The number of nonfamily households grew by 31.

Family households decreased by 27, or 9.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

2000 2010 2010%

Total 1,042 991 100

White 844 860 86.8


Native 17 12 1.2

Asian 1 4 0.4

Pacific Islander 2 - 0

Other Race 138 91 9.2


Hispanic* 508 472 47.6


Manassa Pop. by Race/Ethnicity In Manassa, 13.2% identify as a race other than White. That reflects less diversity than the state as a whole, where 20.9% identify racially as other than White.

Just less than half in Manassa identify as Hispanic (47.6%), which compares to 20.8% in Colorado.

The share of Manassa residents that identify as Hispanic dropped slightly from 2000 to 2010; 48.7% to 47.6%.


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Income

The chart below shows the distribution of income in Manassa compared to the rest of Colorado. Manassa has a large percentage of residents making less than $25,000 annually, 31%. That compares to 20% statewide making less than $25,000 per year. Manassa reflects a higher percentage than the rest of the state with an annual income $25,000 to $49,999. At higher incomes levels, Manassa lags behind state with incomes over $75,000 where only 12.1% in Manassa are above that income level. Statewide, 38.6% have an annual income above $75,000. The Median Household Income (MHI) for Manassa is $34,698, lower than the state MHI of $58,433.

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Manassa Colorado Source: ACS 2009-2013, U.S. Census Bureau


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Manassa Colorado


Manassa ranks higher than the state in the percentage of high school graduates with 42.3% of those over 25 having graduated from high school. Statewide, the same figure is 22.1%. In Manassa, 11.3% have not finished high school compared to 9.8% in Colorado. Educational attainment in Manassa levels drop off for college degrees with 24.7% holding a college degree. In Colorado, 45.2% hold a college degree.

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Manassa Commuting, 2009-2013workers 16 and older






Where workers live and where they work tells us where jobs are located. Commuting affects roads and access to employees. According to the graph below, 49.4% of workers who live in Manassa work in Conejos County; 9.2% who live in Manassa work in Manassa. Nearly half of those living in Manassa (47.4%) work outside the county. Of those living in Manassa, 40.7% work outside the town.

Jobs & the Economy

Agriculture, 31.9

Mining, 0.6

Manufacturing, 1.4

Government, 3.4


Tourism, 8.7

Retirees, 20.2





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Construction


Admin and waste 45

Agriculture 595

Arts X

Construction 190

Education X


Government 588

Health Services 226

Information X


enterprise X

Manufacturing 43

Mining X


administration X


Real estate X

Retail Trade 209


Utilities X

Wholesale trade 53

Total 2560


2014




2010 8,294 2,420

2015 8,306 2,658

2020 8,499 2,822

2025 8,738 2,958

2030 9,086 3,049


Forecast



Manassa’s industry mix differs from the county’s mix with Government, Transportation, and Retail Trade as major industries. Government accounts for 20% of the jobs in the town, which compares to 23% for the county. Transportation and Warehousing hold 19% of jobs. Retail Trade makes up another 16% with Construction at 13%. Agriculture has only 7% of jobs in the town.

Share of Jobs by Industry Manassa Conejos

Agriculture 7% 23%

Mining 0% 1%

Utilities 0% 0%

Construction 13% 7%

Manufacturing 9% 2%


Retail Trade 16% 8%


Information 0% 0%


Real estate 0% 1%




Education 0% 1%







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Since 2000, Romeo saw an increase of 30% – 32 – in ages over 45. Children 10 to 19 increased by 11. A significant decline was among children 9 and under (-26%). Young adults 20 to 24 make up the smallest age group; only 25 or 6% of the population. Residents over 65 make up 22% of the population.

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Median

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Income

$9,761

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Romeo’s population rose 5.5% between 2000 and 2013 – from 378 in 2000 to 399 in 2013.


Romeo reached a population high for the period 2000 to 2013 in 2009 of 428.

Romeo accounts for 4.8% of the population of Conejos County.


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Romeo 2000 Romeo 2010Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Romeo At A Glance399

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$21,912

2,560 County Employment 2014 (SDO)


Census Bureau




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Vacant Units 15 24

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The number of households in Romeo grew by 15 during 2000 to 2010.

Households with children under 18 decreased 9, or 14.7%.



The number of nonfamily households grew by 10.

Family households increased by 5, or 5.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

2000 2010 2010%

Total 375 404 100

White 221 252 62.4


Native 2 19 4.7

Asian 2 5 0.4

Pacific Islander - - 0

Other Race 123 101 25


Hispanic* 289 321 79.5


Romeo Pop. by Race/Ethnicity In Romeo, 36.7% identify as a race other than White. That reflects a greater diversity than the state as a whole, where 20.9% identify racially as other than White.

Over three-quarters in Romeo identify as Hispanic (79.5%), which compares to 20.8% in Colorado.

The share of Romeo residents that identify as Hispanic grew from 2000 to 2010; 77% to 79.5%.


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Income

The chart below shows the distribution of income in Romeo compared to the rest of Colorado. Romeo has a large percentage of residents making less than $25,000 annually, 53.1%. That compares to 20% statewide making less than $25,000 per year. Romeo has lower percentage than the rest of the state with an annual income over $35,000. The difference is even greater for incomes over $50,000. Only 19.6% post annual incomes over $50,000. Statewide, 57% have an annual income above $50,000. The Median Household Income (MHI) for Romeo is $21,912, lower than the state MHI of $58,433.

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Romeo Colorado Source: ACS 2009-2013, U.S. Census Bureau


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Romeo Colorado


Romeo ranks higher than the state in the percentage of those over 25 who are high school graduates with 32.2% having graduated from high school. Statewide, the same figure is 22.1%. However, 50.2% in Romeo have not finished high school compared to 9.8% in Colorado. Educational attainment levels in Romeo drop off for college degrees with 12.9% holding a college degree. In Colorado, 45.2% hold a college degree.

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10.2%

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57.6%

42.4%

Romeo Commuting, 2009-2013workers 16 and older






Where workers live and where they work tells us where jobs are located. Commuting affects roads and access to employees. According to the graph below, 57.6% of workers who live in Romeo work in Conejos County; 10.2% who live in Romeo work in Romeo. 42.4% of those living in Romeo work outside the county. With few jobs in Romeo, 89.8%, of those living in Romeo work outside the town.

Jobs & the Economy

Agriculture, 31.9

Mining, 0.6

Manufacturing, 1.4

Government, 3.4


Tourism, 8.7

Retirees, 20.2





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Construction


Admin and waste 45

Agriculture 595

Arts X

Construction 190

Education X


Government 588

Health Services 226

Information X


enterprise X

Manufacturing 43

Mining X


administration X


Real estate X

Retail Trade 209


Utilities X

Wholesale trade 53

Total 2560


2014




2010 8,294 2,420

2015 8,306 2,658

2020 8,499 2,822

2025 8,738 2,958

2030 9,086 3,049


Forecast



There are too few jobs and industries in Romeo to disclose that data.


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In the period 2000 to 2010, Sanford saw an increase of 44.5% in children under 9. There was also an increase of 33.8 % in residents over 55. The most significant decline was among children 10 to 19 (-29.4%). Working age adults 35 to 55 saw a slight increase. Young adults 20 to 24 make up the smallest age group.

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42.6% Homes with no

Mortgage

No health

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12.6%

Median

Age

31.2

Per Capita

Income

$18,913

Population

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Sanford’s population grew 5.7% between 2000 and 2013 – from 821 in 2000 to 868 in 2013.


Sanford’s growth of 47 runs counter the population trend in Conejos County, which declined by 220 during the period 2000 to 2013.

Sanford accounts for 10.5% of the population of Conejos County.


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Sanford At A Glance868

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$43,333


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The number of households in Sanford increased by 32 during the decade 2000 to 2010.

Households with children under 18 was static and account for 43.2% of households.




Family households increased by 26, or 6%.

Race & Ethnicity

2000 2010 2010%

Total 817 879 100

White 628 780 88.7


Native 6 12 1.4

Asian - 1 0.1

Pacific Islander - - 0

Other Race 136 61 6.9


Hispanic* 331 342 38.9


Sanford Pop. by Race/Ethnicity In Sanford, 11.2% identify as a race other than White. That reflects less diversity than the state as a whole, where 20.9% identify racially as other than White.

Over one-third in Sanford identify as Hispanic (38.9%), which compares to 20.8% in Colorado.

The share of Sanford residents that identify as Hispanic declined from 40.5% 2000 to 38.9% in 2010.


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Income

The chart below shows the distribution of income in Sanford compared to the rest of Colorado. Sanford has a large percentage of residents making less than $25,000 annually, 36.9%. That compares to 20% statewide making less than $25,000 per year. Sanford reflects a percentage higher than the rest of the state with an annual income $50,000 to $99,999. At higher incomes levels, Sanford lags behind state. The greatest contrast is with incomes over $100,000 where 10% in Sanford are above that income level. Statewide, 25.4% have an annual income above $100,000. The Median Household Income (MHI) for Sanford is $43,333, lower than the state MHI of $58,433.

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Sanford Colorado Source: ACS 2009-2013, U.S. Census Bureau


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Sanford Colorado


Sanford ranks higher than the state in the percentage of high school graduates with 28.9% of those over 25 having graduated from high school. Statewide, the same figure is 22.1%. However, 16.2% in Sanford have not finished high school compared to 9.8% in Colorado. Educational attainment levels drop off for college degrees with 27.9% holding a college degree. In Colorado, 45.2% hold a college degree.

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9.2%

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49.4%

47.4%

Sanford Commuting, 2009-2013workers 16 and older






Where workers live and where they work tells us where jobs are located. Commuting affects roads and access to employees. According to the graph below, 49.4% of workers who live in Sanford work in Conejos County; 9.2% who live in Sanford work in Sanford. Of those living in Sanford, 47.4% work outside the county. Over three-quarters, 81.3%, of those living in Sanford work outside the town.

Jobs & the Economy

Agriculture, 31.9

Mining, 0.6

Manufacturing, 1.4

Government, 3.4


Tourism, 8.7

Retirees, 20.2





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Construction


Admin and waste 45

Agriculture 595

Arts X

Construction 190

Education X


Government 588

Health Services 226

Information X


enterprise X

Manufacturing 43

Mining X


administration X


Real estate X

Retail Trade 209


Utilities X

Wholesale trade 53

Total 2560


2014




2010 8,294 2,420

2015 8,306 2,658

2020 8,499 2,822

2025 8,738 2,958

2030 9,086 3,049


Forecast



Below, Sanford’s industry mix resembles the county’s mix with Government, Agriculture, and Health Services as major industries. Government accounts for 48% of the jobs in the town, which compares to 23% for the county. Public school jobs are included in the Government classification. Agriculture makes up 33% of jobs in the town, with Health Services accounting for 9%/

Share of Jobs by Industry Sanford Conejos

Agriculture 33% 23%

Mining 0% 1%

Utilities 0% 0%

Construction 4% 7%

Manufacturing 0% 2%


Retail Trade 0% 8%


Information 0% 0%


Real estate 0% 1%




Education 0% 1%







Documents

2013 Population (SDO) Conejos County...Since 2000, Conejos County saw an increase of 28.7% – 503 – in ages over 45 to 64. Children 19 and under declined 12.7% or 376. There was