2020 census
As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 31,196. Of the residents, 19.9% were under the age of 18 and 27.5% were 65 years of age or older; the median age was 48.9 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 99.7 males. 26.3% of residents lived in urban areas and 73.7% lived in rural areas. [10] [11] [12]
The racial makeup of the county was 83.7% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 5.6% from some other race, and 8.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 13.9% of the population. [12]
There were 13,075 households in the county, of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 24.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. [11]
There were 14,780 housing units, of which 11.5% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 75.6% were owner-occupied and 24.4% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 7.4%. [11]
2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 27,834 people, 11,058 households, and 7,939 families living in the county. The population density was 24 people per square mile (9.3 people/km2). There were 12,374 housing units at an average density of 11 units per square mile (4.2 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 92.29% White, 0.52% Black or African American, 0.76% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 4.25% from other races, and 1.83% from two or more races. 11.39% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. [13] Of the 11,058 households 29.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.30% were married couples living together, 7.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.20% were non-families. 24.80% of households were one person and 12.40% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.89.
The age distribution was 24.00% under the age of 18, 6.30% from 18 to 24, 23.60% from 25 to 44, 26.50% from 45 to 64, and 19.70% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 100.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.60 males.
The median household income was $32,785 and the median family income was $37,748. Males had a median income of $31,348 versus $19,916 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,152. About 8.50% of families and 12.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.00% of those under age 18 and 9.60% of those age 65 or over.
United States
Colorado 
