Economy & Jobs — Cortez, Colorado
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,247 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$58,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,086 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,101 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.8% |
| Retail | 16.7% |
| Arts Food | 8.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 34 |
| Hotels Motels | 19 |
| Real Estate Offices | 16 |
| Fast Food | 15 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Dental Offices | 13 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
| Physician Offices | 10 |
| Liquor Stores | 9 |
| Accounting Firms | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
