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Cortez city, CO

ZIP 81321 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 81321

81321 has a population of 14,278 with a median age of 42.7 yrs (49.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
77.0%+25% vs US avg
x
Black
1.2%-90% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.4%-77% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
15.3%-18% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.5%-7% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.5%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
23.0%+41% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.8%-12% vs US avg
x
High school
33.8%+29% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.8%-1% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
27.6%-18% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.4%+11% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.6%-21% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.8%+44% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.2%
x
Diversity Index
38/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
11.9%+3% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.0%+159% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.9%+81% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.9%+26% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.9%+72% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
45.8%+690% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 81321

Poverty Rate
11.9%+3% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.9%+81% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.0%+159% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.9%+72% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.9%+26% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.2%+77% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.1%+12% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
45.8%+690% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population14,278
Median age42.7
Poverty rate11.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White77.0%
Hispanic15.3%
Black1.2%
Asian1.4%
Foreign-born36.0%