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Conejos County, Colorado (CO)



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County population in July 2007: 8,074 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 2,343
Renter-occupied apartments: 637
% of renters here:  21%
State:  33%
Land area: 1287 sq. mi.
Water area: 3.7 sq. mi.
Population density: 6 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

2008 cost of living index in Conejos County: 76.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (27.4%), Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (14.6%), Retail trade (12.4%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 61%
  • Government: 23%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 15%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

Conejos County, Colorado business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Races in Conejos County, Colorado:

  • Hispanic (58.9%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (39.3%)
  • Other race (21.5%)
  • Two or more races (3.6%)
  • American Indian (2.6%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  34.2 years
Colorado median age:  34.3 years

Males: 4,169  (49.6%)
Females: 4,231  (50.4%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $21,817
County population in 2003: 8,390
Jobs in 2003: 1,768

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Total labor force in 2004: 3,791
Unemployment rate in 2004: 8.2%

Average household size:
Conejos County:  2.8 people
Colorado:  2.5 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $28,942 ($24,744 in 1999)
This county:  $28,942
Colorado:  $55,212

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $283 (lower quartile is $187, upper quartile is $365)
This county:  $283
State:  $693

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $88,215 (it was $54,400 in 2000)
Conejos County:  $88,215
Colorado:  $233,900
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $59,575 - $128,283

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $121,397
Here:  $121,397
State:  $321,943

Townhouses or other attached units: $70,705
Here:  $70,705
State:  $242,417

In 2-unit structures: $91,938
Here:  $91,938
State:  $375,414

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $50,094
Here:  $50,094
State:  $222,440

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $69,797
Here:  $69,797
State:  $203,199

Mobile homes: $46,668
Here:  $46,668
State:  $53,488
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,115
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $172

Institutionalized population: 48

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2004 Presidential Election results in Conejos County Colorado:


Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 49.8%
Bush/Cheney (Republican): 49.0%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $345 (0.6%)

Conejos County household income distribution in 2007 Conejos County home values distribution


Conejos County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  23.0%
Whole state:  9.3%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  8.0%
Whole state:  4.1%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Conejos County is $452 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $503 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $716 a month.

Cities in this county include: Manassa, La Jara, Antonito, Sanford, Romeo.

Neighboring counties: Alamosa County , Archuleta County , Costilla County , Rio Arriba County, New Mexico , Taos County, New Mexico , Rio Grande County .


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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Conejos County: Phillips University Camp (A), Pikes Stockade (B), Rainbow Trout Lodge (C), Alamosa Campground (D), Alamosa Guard Station (E), River Springs Ranger Station (F), Rocky Mountain Lodge (G), Braiden Cow Camp (H), Conejos Campground (I), Shawcroft Cow Camp (J), Shortys Cabin (K), Spectacle Lake Campground (L), Stunner Cabin (M), Stunner Campground (N), Aspen Glade Campground (O), T Bone Ranch (P), Thomas Ranch (Q), Three Forks (R), Trail Gulch Cow Camp (S), Trujillo Meadows Campground (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Conejos County: Las Mesitas Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Lobatos Cemetery (1), New Manassa Cemetery (2), Sanford Cemetery (3), Capulin Cemetery (4), Fox Creek Cemetery (5), Lasauses Cemetery (6), Ortiz Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: No Name Lake (A), Twin Lakes (B), Trail Lake (C), Grulla Lake, La (D), Annella, Lake (E), Venado, Laguna (F), Alverjones Lake (G), Victoria Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Adams Fork Conejos River (A), Alum Creek (B), Apache Creek (C), Arkansas Creek (D), Asiatic Creek (E), Bear Creek (F), Beaver Creek (G), Beaver Lake Creek (H), Bighorn Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Conejos County: Sego Springs State Wildlife Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  7.1%
Colorado:  7.4%

Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 320
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 72.1%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 14.4%

Number of foreign born residents: 248 (24% naturalized citizens)

Conejos County:  3.0%
Whole state:  8.6%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 55
  • 1990 to 1994: 43
  • 1985 to 1989: 35
  • 1980 to 1984: 17
  • 1975 to 1979: 33
  • 1970 to 1974: 26
  • 1970 to 1974: 8
  • 1965 to 1969: 31


Mean travel time to work: 22.4 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 63.3%

Conejos County marital status for males
Conejos County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 2,799
  • One, attached: 59
  • Two: 80
  • 3 or 4: 52
  • 5 to 9: 46
  • 10 to 19: 19
  • 20 or more: 10
  • Mobile homes: 816
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 5

Housing units in Conejos County with a mortgage: 551 (23 second mortgage, 28 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 782

Here:  41.3% with mortgage
State:  79.2% with mortgage


Religion statistics

Total adherents: 5,641
Total congregations: 24

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsEvangelical Free Church of AmericaAssemblies of GodOther
Adherents3,013 (53.4%)2,298 (40.7%)125 (2.2%)96 (1.7%)109 (1.9%)
Congregations10 (41.7%)8 (33.3%)1 (4.2%)2 (8.3%)3 (12.5%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Conejos County - Manassa, La Jara, Antonito, Sanford, Romeo

Agriculture in Conejos County
Average size of farms: 542 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $46259
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $230.70
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 0.00%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 47.53%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $40861
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 19.42%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 85.66%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $91533
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 91.70%
Average age of principal farm operators: 54 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 9.22
All wheat for grain: 902 harvested acres

Conejos County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Colorado state average. It is 9.8 times below overall U.S. average.

Conejos County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 41% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 74.1 miles away from Conejos County center
On 1/3/2007 at 14:34:38, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.4 MW, 4.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 65.2 miles away from the county center
On 8/1/2004 at 06:50:47, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 57.4 miles away from the county center
On 9/5/2001 at 10:52:07, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 80.0 miles away from Conejos County center
On 3/22/2004 at 12:09:56, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 71.0 miles away from the county center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 70.6 miles away from Conejos County center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (21%)
  • Construction (16%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (5%)
  • Public administration (3%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (25%)
  • Educational services (17%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Social assistance (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (12%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Mexico (84%)
  • Germany (6%)
  • Other Northern Europe (2%)
  • Spain (2%)
  • Ecuador (2%)
  • Portugal (1%)
  • Poland (1%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Conejos County (%):



  • English (10%)
  • United States or American (5%)
  • German (5%)
  • Danish (4%)
  • Irish (2%)
  • European (1%)
  • Scotch-Irish (1%)


Conejos County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 2,207 (72%)
  • Carpooled: 493 (16%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 10 (0%)
  • Streetcar or trolley car: 2 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 2 (0%)
  • Walked: 110 (4%)
  • Other means: 17 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 211 (7%)


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Conejos County, Colorado
  • 33 people in nursing homes
  • 8 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 7 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 7 people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill
  • 5 people in other group homes

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $30,450.

5.40% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,550 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.40%
Colorado average:  10.77%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
3.63% relocated from other counties in Colorado ($19,962 average AGI)
1.77% relocated from other states ($13,588 average AGI)
Conejos County:  1.77%
Colorado average:  4.67%



Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Alamosa County, CO  0.99% ($33,292 average AGI)
from Rio Grande County, CO  0.54% ($28,769)
from Denver County, CO  0.45% ($22,545)


7.58% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,819 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.58%
Colorado average:  10.03%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
5.40% relocated to other counties in Colorado ($18,702 average AGI)
2.18% relocated to other states ($8,117 average AGI)
Conejos County:  2.18%
Colorado average:  3.96%



Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Alamosa County, CO  2.38% ($24,847 average AGI)
to Pueblo County, CO  0.52% ($31,538)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 15.7
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 14.1



Births per 1000 population in Conejos County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 9.0
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 9.2



Deaths per 1000 population in Conejos County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 11.3
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 9.6



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Conejos County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 1,474 (1,222 aged, 252 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 27%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 22%


Household type by relationship


Households: 8,348
  • In family households: 7,517 (1,736 male householders, 485 female householders)
    1,633 spouses, 3,177 children (3,006 natural, 66 adopted, 105 stepchildren), 224 grandchildren, 48 brothers or sisters, 32 parents, 82 other relatives, 100 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 831 (399 male householders (366 living alone)), 361 female householders (331 living alone)), 71 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 52 (45 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 865 2-persons, 449 3-persons, 456 4-persons, 244 5-persons, 124 6-persons, 83 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 697 1-person, 58 2-persons, 5 3-persons.

57.9% of residents of Conejos County speak English at home.
41.5% of residents speak Spanish at home (71% speak English very well, 22% speak English well, 7% speak English not well, 1% don't speak English at all).
0.4% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (100% speak English very well).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% speak English very well).
0.1% of residents speak other language at home (100% speak English not well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $59,157,000 ($7044 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $632,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $18,588,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $9,828,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $894,000
Federal grants: $26,535,000
Federal procurement contracts: $1,075,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $2,237,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $540,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $915,000
Federal Government insurance: $3,731,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 625
Here:  73 per 1000 residents
State:  76 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 369
Here:  43 per 1000 residents
State:  32 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +31
Here:  +4 per 1000 residents
State:  +24 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -166
Here:  -20 per 1000 residents
State:  +10 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Conejos County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.76 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.6
State:  6.5

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.3
State:  3.9



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 86
  • 1995 to 1998: 389
  • 1990 to 1994: 303
  • 1980 to 1989: 524
  • 1970 to 1979: 652
  • 1960 to 1969: 324
  • 1950 to 1959: 329
  • 1940 to 1949: 324
  • 1939 or earlier: 955

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Conejos County, Colorado:
  • 1 room: 17
  • 2 rooms: 35
  • 3 rooms: 168
  • 4 rooms: 293
  • 5 rooms: 586
  • 6 rooms: 551
  • 7 rooms: 287
  • 8 rooms: 212
  • 9+ rooms: 194


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Conejos County, Colorado:
  • 1 room: 17
  • 2 rooms: 66
  • 3 rooms: 99
  • 4 rooms: 161
  • 5 rooms: 133
  • 6 rooms: 110
  • 7 rooms: 30
  • 8 rooms: 11
  • 9+ rooms: 10


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Conejos County:
  • no bedroom: 23
  • 1 bedroom: 131
  • 2 bedrooms: 582
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,124
  • 4 bedrooms: 388
  • 5+ bedrooms: 95


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Conejos County:
  • no bedroom: 19
  • 1 bedroom: 158
  • 2 bedrooms: 211
  • 3 bedrooms: 204
  • 4 bedrooms: 36
  • 5+ bedrooms: 9


Cars and other vehicles available in Conejos County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 152
  • 1 vehicle: 571
  • 2 vehicles: 846
  • 3 vehicles: 468
  • 4 vehicles: 202
  • 5+ vehicles: 104


Cars and other vehicles available in Conejos County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 104
  • 1 vehicle: 266
  • 2 vehicles: 181
  • 3 vehicles: 64
  • 4 vehicles: 9
  • 5+ vehicles: 13


69% of Conejos County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 53% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 59% lived in Colorado.

Conejos County:  69.1%
State average:  45.7%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 6733
  • Northeast: 84
  • Midwest: 275
  • South: 221
  • West: 797

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $30,500


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 3%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 3%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Utility gas (43.2%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (26.9%)
  • Wood (22.2%)
  • Electricity (2.9%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2.4%)
  • Other fuel (1.1%)
  • Coal or coke (0.8%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Utility gas (53.8%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (18.4%)
  • Electricity (14.1%)
  • Wood (11.8%)
  • Other fuel (1.7%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 19
Here:  1.5%
Colorado:  8.8%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 7
Here:  1.0%
Colorado:  7.9%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 13
Here:  5.2%
Colorado:  16.7%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


Conejos County government finances in 2002:
  • Construction - Welfare - Other: $184,000
    Regular Highways: $95,000
  • Current Operations - Welfare - Other: $3,252,000
    Regular Highways: $1,191,000
    Health Services - Other: $1,101,000
    Welfare, Federal Categorical Assistance Programs: $509,000
    Central Staff Services: $499,000
    Welfare, Cash Assistance - Other: $414,000
    Police Protection: $323,000
    Corrections - Other: $323,000
    Welfare, Vendor Payments for Other Purposes: $257,000
    Libraries: $126,000
    Financial Administration: $116,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $93,000
    General Public Buildings: $76,000
    Parks & Recreation: $31,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Support: $563,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $182,000
    Public Welfare: $31,000
    Highways: $23,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $90,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $46,000
    Rents: $13,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $147,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $3,033,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $4,421,000
    Highways: $1,585,000
    Health & Hospitals: $1,176,000
    All Other: $44,000
    General Support: $3,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,146,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $104,000
    NEC: $35,000
    Other Selective Sales: $15,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $2,528,000


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Total Number Of Recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of aged recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of blind and disabled recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients under 18


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients between 18 and 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients older than 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients also receiving OASDI


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Amount of payments (thousands of dollars)



Conejos County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008:

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