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Walsenburg, CO
City in Huerfano County, Colorado.
Population
3,072
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,028
ZIP codes
0
Walsenburg and its ZIP codes
Walsenburg at a glance
- Walsenburg is about 18 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,474, 46% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,300 (73% below Colorado) and median rent is $744 a month.
Local data for Walsenburg, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walsenburg, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,474
Poverty rate
25.2%
Median home value
$147,300
Median rent
$744/mo
Homeownership
59.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (697), German Americans (275), Italian Americans (223).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Huerfano County. PPP loans are for Walsenburg.
Unemployment rate
7.0%
Sep 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,603
1,850 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,491
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$88M
FY 2026, $12,901 per person
How people get to work
Walsenburg, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.2%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home18.5%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walsenburg, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,078
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
34
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
17.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walsenburg, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.7%
U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.5%
U.S. 11.1% +9.4 pts
Cities near Walsenburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La VetaTown | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| LynnCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| AguilarTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Colorado CityCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 15 |
| RyeTown | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| GardnerCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walsenburg, CO in?
- Walsenburg is in Huerfano County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Walsenburg, CO?
- About 3,072 people live in Walsenburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walsenburg?
- Nearby places include La Veta (15 mi), Lynn (17 mi), Aguilar (18 mi), Colorado City (20 mi), Rye (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023