Economy & Jobs — Walsenburg, Colorado
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $51,474 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$46,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,213 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 11.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,195 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.6% |
| Arts Food | 16.6% |
| Public Admin | 16.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Real Estate Offices | 8 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| Insurance Agencies | 5 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
