Walsenburg is a city in Huerfano County, Colorado, United States. The population was 4,182 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Huerfano County.

Geography

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Walsenburg is located at (37.626634, -104.783795).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.0 km² (2.3 mi²), all land.

Demographics

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As of the census of 2000, there were 4,182 people, 1,497 households, and 881 families residing in the city. The population density was 693.0/km² (1,795.2/mi²). There were 1,723 housing units at an average density of 285.5/km² (739.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 74.99% White, 4.78% African American, 3.35% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 12.46% from other races, and 3.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 50.96% of the population.

There were 1,497 households out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city the population was spread out with 20.9% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 133.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 141.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,005, and the median income for a family was $26,218. Males had a median income of $20,347 versus $19,020 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,562. About 17.8% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.2% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.

External links

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Towns in Colorado | Huerfano County, Colorado | Cities in Colorado | Walsenburg