Economy & Jobs — La Plata County, Colorado
Employment
| Total Establishments | 2,494 |
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| Total Employees | 20,366 |
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| Avg Annual Employment | 26,983 |
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| Avg Annual Pay | $61,965 |
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| Total Annual Wages | $1,672,006,079 |
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| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $1,041,358 |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
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Income
| Median Household Income | $81,936 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.4% |
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| IRS Returns | 28,560 |
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| Total AGI (thousands) | $2,794,237 |
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| Average AGI per Return | $97,837 |
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Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $393,098,324 |
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| Per Capita | $7,065 |
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| Population Basis | 55,638 |
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Agriculture
| Total Farms | 1,131 |
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| Land in Farms (acres) | 15,430 |
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| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 13.60 |
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| Year | 2,022 |
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Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 66 |
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| Fast Food | 59 |
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| Bars | 12 |
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| Coffee & Snacks | 18 |
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