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Grand Junction (CO) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Grand Junction, Colorado

StateColorado
Land Area (mi²)39.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,694/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate1.05% (699)
Growth Since 20207.62% (4740)
Rank in State18th
Rank in Country616th

The population of Grand Junction, CO in 2022 is estimated to be 66,958. This is an increase of 1.05% (699 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Grand Junction by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Grand Junction by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Grand Junction by Age

Grand Junction Population Pyramid 2022
Grand Junction Median Age
39.2
Total
38.3
Male
40.7
Female
Grand Junction Sex Ratio
48.86%
30,402
Male
51.14%
31,816
Female
Grand Junction Age Dependency Ratio
31.2
Old Age Dependency Ratio
30.4
Child Dependency Ratio
Grand Junction Adults
50,500
Adults
(12,006 of whom are seniors) in Grand Junction.

Population of Grand Junction by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Grand Junction

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 13.54%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 13.15%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 13.91%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Grand Junction

While the overall poverty rate of Grand Junction is 13.54%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (13.91%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (13.15%).

Poverty Rate of Grand Junction by Employment Status and Sex

8.25%
Female Employed
23.01%
Female Unemployed
8.24%
Male Employed
26.06%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Grand Junction by Education

18.15%
Less Than 9th Grade
17.27%
High School
10.96%
Some College
3.65%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Grand Junction

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Grand Junction

The most common language spoken in Grand Junction is English, with 92.68% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 5.21% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Grand Junction by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Grand Junction, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Grand Junction by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree504611.69%
Bachelors Degree940721.79%
Associates Degree34007.87%
Some College1014523.5%
High School Graduate1096525.39%
9th to 12th Grade31847.37%
Less Than 9th Grade10322.39%

Earnings Statistics of Grand Junction by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$37,686

Average Earnings

$42,202

Average Male

$31,107

Average Female

Employment of Grand Junction by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Grand Junction by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
61.9%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Grand Junction by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Crime Statistics of Grand Junction

2019 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime235
Property Crime2,463
Crime Rate2,625
Robbery30
Rape43
Murder and Mans laughter3
Motor Vehicle Theft151
Larceny and Theft2,034
Burglary278
Arson20
Aggravated Assault159
2022 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime319
Property Crime2,897
Crime Rate3,059
Robbery23
Rape59
Murder and Mans laughter3
Motor Vehicle Theft182
Larceny and Theft2,429
Burglary293
Arson26
Aggravated Assault234

Marital Status of Grand Junction

Marriage Rates

  • 42.9%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 44.6%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 41.3%

    Female Marriage Rate

Grand Junction Marriage

In Grand Junction, 44.6% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 35-44, while males are more likely to be married at age 35-44.

Households and Families of Grand Junction

Grand Junction Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Grand Junction Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
60.6%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Grand Junction by Type

3.04
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned