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.

Grand Junction, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

68,142

Median Agei

40.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76%51,776

Hispanic/Latino

17%11,581

Two or More

4%2,728

Asian

1%688

Black

0.8%521

Other

0.7%492

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%288

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%68

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%2,264

High School Diploma

19%9,188

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%3,556

Some College (1+ yr)

15.6%7,519

Associate's Degree

9%4,327

Bachelor's Degree

25.4%12,274

Master's Degree

8.8%4,260

Professional Degree

2.4%1,156

Doctorate

1.4%679

HS or Higher

93.7%

BA or Higher

38.1%

Graduate+

12.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$389,800

Median Renti

$1,142

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.5%19,023

Renter-Occupied

36.5%10,912

Total Units

31,367

Homeownership

63.5%

Vacancy Rate

4.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.9%737

$50K–$100K

1.5%278

$100K–$150K

1.4%263

$150K–$200K

3.5%673

$200K–$300K

17.7%3,363

$300K–$500K

47.5%9,038

$500K–$1M

22.5%4,277

$1M+

2.1%394

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,283

$500–$750

849

$750–$1,000

1,972

$1,000–$1,250

1,829

$1,250–$1,500

1,137

$1,500–$2,000

2,046

$2,000+

1,163

Year Built

2020 or later

3.7%1,155

2010–2019

11.6%3,631

2000–2009

18.5%5,801

1990–1999

13.8%4,328

1980–1989

10.5%3,278

1970–1979

16.2%5,066

1960–1969

6.7%2,110

1950–1959

7.5%2,368

1940–1949

2.9%913

1939 or earlier

8.7%2,717

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.7%21,748

Electricity

23.2%6,941

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%643

Solar

0.6%189

No Fuel

0.5%146

Wood

0.5%135

Other

0.4%133

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,080

Mean Household Incomei

$91,540

Per Capita Incomei

$41,208

Poverty Ratei

11.2%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

35,712

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.5%1,644

$10K–$15K

3.9%1,174

$15K–$20K

2.8%847

$20K–$25K

4.1%1,235

$25K–$30K

4.1%1,215

$30K–$35K

4.1%1,220

$35K–$40K

3.1%928

$40K–$45K

3.9%1,181

$45K–$50K

3%909

$50K–$60K

7.1%2,116

$60K–$75K

11.4%3,399

$75K–$100K

13.1%3,927

$100K–$125K

10.6%3,173

$125K–$150K

7.3%2,191

$150K–$200K

8.3%2,474

$200K+

7.7%2,302

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

1,727

Residentsi

2,643

Avg. Tenant Renti

$390/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers239 homes83% occupied$380/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8773 homes93% occupied$391/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC59 homes98% occupied$416/mo rent

811/PRAC5 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,080/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

77.6%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

20%

Low income$35K–$56K/yr

2.4%

Who Receives This Housing

70.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

21.9% of subsidized households are minority

25.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,9244.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

823

Canada

250

Poland

209

Germany

136

United Kingdom

123

Philippines

India

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

33,352

Avg. Commutei

15.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

33,957

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5,041(8.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.6%Insured

9.4%Uninsured