Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ignacio, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

Showing latest census year. Full demographic history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,250

Median Agei

39.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

38.5%481

White

36.9%461

American Indian/Alaska Native

21.4%268

Asian

2%25

Two or More

1.2%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.3%61

High School Diploma

31.8%264

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%65

Some College (1+ yr)

17.9%149

Associate's Degree

4.2%35

Bachelor's Degree

12.4%103

Master's Degree

4.9%41

HS or Higher

86.4%

BA or Higher

17.3%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$246,200

Median Renti

$1,123

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.9%308

Renter-Occupied

36.1%174

Total Units

524

Homeownership

63.9%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

11%34

$50K–$100K

3.9%12

$100K–$150K

8.1%25

$150K–$200K

15.3%47

$200K–$300K

23.7%73

$300K–$500K

21.8%67

$500K–$1M

15.3%47

$1M+

1%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%2

2010–2019

5.7%30

2000–2009

16%84

1990–1999

13%68

1980–1989

6.5%34

1970–1979

20.4%107

1960–1969

5.7%30

1950–1959

12%63

1940–1949

6.7%35

1939 or earlier

13.5%71

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

92.5%446

Electricity

2.9%14

Bottled/LP Gas

2.7%13

Wood

1.9%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,593

Mean Household Incomei

$84,580

Per Capita Incomei

$33,122

Poverty Ratei

15.8%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

633

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%23

$10K–$15K

3.5%17

$15K–$20K

1.7%8

$20K–$25K

3.5%17

$25K–$30K

3.1%15

$30K–$35K

4.4%21

$35K–$40K

12.2%59

$40K–$45K

5.4%26

$45K–$50K

4.4%21

$50K–$60K

5.6%27

$60K–$75K

12%58

$75K–$100K

11.2%54

$100K–$125K

6.4%31

$125K–$150K

7.3%35

$150K–$200K

9.8%47

$200K+

4.8%23

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

534.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

593

Avg. Commutei

18 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

596

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

51(5.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89%Insured

11%Uninsured