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Ignacio, CO
Town in La Plata County, Colorado.
Population
1,250
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,443
ZIP codes
0
Ignacio and its ZIP codes
Ignacio at a glance
- Ignacio is about 43 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,593, 29% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $246,200 (54% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,123 a month.
Local data for Ignacio, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ignacio, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,593
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$246,200
Median rent
$1,123/mo
Homeownership
63.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (171), Irish Americans (130), German Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for La Plata County. PPP loans are for Ignacio.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,315
27,353 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,031
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$455M
FY 2026, $8,173 per person
How people get to work
Ignacio, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.0%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ignacio, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,698
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
336
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 11°F
13.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ignacio, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.2%
U.S. 33.3% -10.1 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
Cities near Ignacio
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Southern UteCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 16 |
| BayfieldTown | 8.4 mi | 2 |
| La Boca, NMCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Middle Mesa, NMCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.7 |
| ArbolesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.2 |
| DurangoCity | 17 mi | 17.7 |
| Cedar Hill, NMCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 9.4 |
| Navajo Dam, NMCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 12.1 |
| Center Point, NMCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 9.2 |
| MarvelCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.1 |
| Turley, NMCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.6 |
| Blanco, NMCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 6.1 |
| North Light Plant, NMCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.2 |
| Aztec, NMCity | 28 mi | 17.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ignacio, CO in?
- Ignacio is in La Plata County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Ignacio, CO?
- About 1,250 people live in Ignacio, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ignacio?
- Nearby places include Southern Ute (4.3 mi), Bayfield (8.4 mi), La Boca, NM (8.6 mi), Middle Mesa, NM (11 mi), Arboles (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023