Demographics & People — Grand Junction, Colorado
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 67,027 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~70,800 |
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| Median Age | 40.4 |
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| Total Households | 29,037 |
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| Family Households | 15,914 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.19 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.299 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56,619 |
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| Black or African American | 509 |
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| Asian | 679 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 11,114 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 17,329 |
| Other groups | 14,384 |
| German | 13,847 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 10,862 |
| English | 8,667 |
| Irish | 7,260 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 5,862 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 3,919 |
| Italian | 3,325 |
| American | 2,335 |
Language
| English Only | 59,044 |
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| Spanish | 3,345 |
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| Population 5+ | 63,452 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 4,854 |
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| Population 18+ | 53,853 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Grand Junction, Colorado.
