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Loma, CO
Census-designated place in Mesa County, Colorado.
Population
1,350
Land area
10.9sq mi
People per sq mi
124
ZIP codes
0
Loma and its ZIP codes
Loma at a glance
- Loma is about 2.2 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $141,023 a year, 48% more than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $786,800 (46% above Colorado).
Local data for Loma, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Loma, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$141,023
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$786,800
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
29.4%
Median age
19.6
Average commute
16.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (232), German Americans (198), Irish Americans (65).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mesa County. PPP loans are for Loma.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,480
66,902 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,925
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $8,015 per person
How people get to work
Loma, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.6%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.5%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 16.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Loma, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
4,003
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
201
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 15°F
9.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Loma, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.8%
U.S. 33.3% -4.5 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Loma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FruitaCity | 5.3 mi | 8 |
| RedlandsCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 12.9 |
| Grand JunctionCity | 15 mi | 40.8 |
| FruitvaleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| Orchard MesaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.6 |
| CliftonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6 |
| PalisadeTown | 25 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Loma, CO in?
- Loma is in Mesa County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Loma, CO?
- About 1,350 people live in Loma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Loma?
- Nearby places include Fruita (5.3 mi), Redlands (9.4 mi), Grand Junction (15 mi), Fruitvale (20 mi), Orchard Mesa (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023