Economy & Jobs — Rocky Ford, Colorado
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $40,655 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$40,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $18,222 |
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| Poverty Rate | 31.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 11.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,433 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.5% |
| Manufacturing | 21.1% |
| Retail | 15.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 18 |
| Fast Food | 13 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Liquor Stores | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
| Chiropractors | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Home Health | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
