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Towaoc, CO
Census-designated place in Montezuma County, Colorado.
Population
1,078
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
301
ZIP codes
0
Towaoc and its ZIP codes
Towaoc at a glance
- Towaoc is about 5.3 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $22,955 a year, 76% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $425,900 (21% below Colorado) and median rent is $424 a month.
Local data for Towaoc, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Towaoc, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$22,955
Poverty rate
62.0%
Median home value
$425,900
Median rent
$424/mo
Homeownership
35.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
27.6
Average commute
11.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (89), Brazilian Americans (20), Dominican Americans (12).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montezuma County. PPP loans are for Towaoc.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,248
9,321 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,437
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$269M
FY 2026, $10,415 per person
How people get to work
Towaoc, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.6%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit6.3%
- Walked14.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other10.5%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 11.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Towaoc, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,532
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
63
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 14°F
11.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Towaoc, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
32.2%
U.S. 12.8% +19.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.2%
U.S. 11.1% +5.1 pts
Cities near Towaoc
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CortezCity | 13 mi | 6.2 |
| LewisCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| DoloresTown | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| Aneth, UTCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 11 |
| MancosTown | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| Teec Nos Pos, AZCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 14.3 |
| Shiprock, NMCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 13.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Towaoc, CO in?
- Towaoc is in Montezuma County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Towaoc, CO?
- About 1,078 people live in Towaoc, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Towaoc?
- Nearby places include Cortez (13 mi), Lewis (20 mi), Dolores (22 mi), Aneth, UT (24 mi), Mancos (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023