Grand Junction, CO Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Grand Junction?
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There are 65,918 residents in Grand Junction, with a median age of 39.9. Of this, 50.28% are males and 49.72% are females. US-born citizens make up 94.99% of the resident pool in Grand Junction, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.01%. Additionally, 1.99% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 49,439 people in Grand Junction currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 49,439 people in Grand Junction currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 65,918 | 1.3% |
| Male Population | 33,145 | 2.5% |
| Female Population | 32,773 | 0.2% |
Male population 50.28%
Female population 49.72%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.9 | 1.3% |
| Citizen US Born | 62,617 | 2.2% |
| Citizen not US Born | 1,986 | -11.5% |
| Not Citizen | 1,315 | -16.8% |
Citizen US Born 94.99%
Citizen not US Born 3.01%
Not Citizen 1.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 193 | 6.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 8,817 | -2.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,754 | 25.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 3,331 | 19.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 49,439 | -0.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.29%
Moved from Same County 13.45%
Moved from Same State 5.73%
Moved from Different State 5.08%
Same House as Last Year 75.44%
What are the employment statistics in Grand Junction?
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White-collar workers make up 78.46% of the working population in Grand Junction, while blue-collar employees account for 21.54%. There are also 3,578 entrepreneurs in Grand Junction (11.17% of the workforce); 20,538 workers employed in private companies (64.14%); and 4,712 people working in governmental institutions (14.72%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 25,124 | 2.1% |
| Blue Collar | 6,897 | -1.9% |
White Collar 78.46%
Blue Collar 21.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,578 | 0.2% |
| Private Companies | 20,538 | 2.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 4,712 | -1.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,193 | -0.3% |
Self Employees 11.17%
Private Companies 64.14%
Governmental Workers 14.72%
Not for Profit Companies 9.97%
How many households are there in Grand Junction?
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There are a total of 28,093 households in Grand Junction, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 54.15% of these Grand Junction households, while non-family units account for the remaining 45.85%. Additionally, 24.09% of households have children and 75.91% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 28,093 | 2.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -1.3% |
| Family Households | 15,212 | 2.7% |
| Non-family Households | 12,881 | 1.1% |
Family Households 54.15%
Non-family Households 45.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 6,768 | 2.2% |
| Households without Children | 21,325 | 1.9% |
Households with Children 24.09%
Households without Children 75.91%
What are the median and average incomes in Grand Junction?
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The average annual household income in Grand Junction is $84,266, while the median household income sits at $62,993 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $69,806, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $80,190. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $40,077 and $53,679, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $84,266 | 8.0% |
| Median Household Income | $62,993 | 7.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 7,827 | -2.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 54,721 | 1.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Grand Junction?
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There are 29,851 housing units in Grand Junction, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1985. Of the 28,093 occupied housing units in Grand Junction, 62.94% are owner-occupied, while 37.06% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.19% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $312,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,092 per month in Grand Junction.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.19% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $312,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,092 per month in Grand Junction.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 29,851 | 2.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1985 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,742 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 776 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,428 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,094 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5,332 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,896 | -4.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4,162 | 1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6,093 | -1.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,080 | 21.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 248 | 406.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 28,093 | 2.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 17,683 | 3.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 10,410 | -1.1% |
Owner Occupied 62.94%
Renter Occupied 37.06%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 11,527 | 3.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 6,156 | 5.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $312,700 | 15.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $328,000 | 20.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,092 | 8.6% |
With Mortgage 65.19%
Without Mortgage 34.81%
What is the level of education in Grand Junction?
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Approximately 31.26% of the population in Grand Junction holds a high school degree (that's 16,847 residents), while 28.77% have attained a college certificate (14,795 locals) and 20.84% have a bachelor's degree (11,235 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 864 | -14.0% |
| Some High School | 16,847 | 1.5% |
| Some College | 14,795 | 0.1% |
| Associate Degree | 3,859 | -0.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11,235 | 3.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,586 | 3.0% |
No High School 1.6%
Some High School 31.26%
Some College 28.77%
Associate Degree 7.16%
Bachelor's Degree 20.84%
Graduate Degree 10.36%
What is the marital status of Grand Junction residents?
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A total of 18,832 people in Grand Junction have never been married (which represents 33.89% of the total population), while 24,768 of them are wedded (44.57%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 707 (1.27%) and 8,187 (14.73%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 18,832 | 5.2% |
| Married | 24,768 | -0.5% |
| Separated | 707 | -27.4% |
| Widowed | 3,781 | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8,187 | 1.4% |
Never Married 33.89%
Married 44.57%
Separated 1.27%
Widowed 6.8%
Divorced 14.73%
What are the most common means of transportation in Grand Junction?
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The top three means of transportation people in Grand Junction use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 25,338 residents commute by car, 893 prefer going to work by walking and 835 by bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 25,338 | -1.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 158 | 18.8% |
| Subway or Elevated | 24 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 16 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 835 | 26.3% |
| Motorcycle | 90 | -23.1% |
| TaxiCab | 29 | 3.6% |
| Walk | 893 | -9.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Grand Junction by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
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| 81501 | 23,998 | 10,706 | $45,332.00 | $60,370.00 |
| 81503 | 16,152 | 6,150 | $66,968.00 | $77,850.00 |
| 81504 | 31,380 | 12,166 | $63,946.00 | $78,641.00 |
| 81505 | 11,629 | 5,056 | $82,731.00 | $107,004.00 |
| 81506 | 11,879 | 5,125 | $80,570.00 | $107,557.00 |
| 81507 | 16,162 | 6,642 | $99,149.00 | $121,991.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.