The Town FilesConejos County, Colorado
7,530 people. The median home is worth $193,400 (typical Colorado town: $471,100) and the median household earns $50,978.
Towns in Conejos County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manassa | 947 | $209,300 | $60,250 | 37.6 |
| Sanford | 879 | $171,700 | $42,143 | 32.8 |
| La Jara | 730 | $141,700 | — | 38.3 |
| Antonito | 647 | $85,700 | $35,083 | 56.9 |
People and housing
| Conejos County | Typical Colorado town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,400 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $748 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $50,978 | $86,246 |
| Median age | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.7% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% | 8.8% |
Jobs and pay
1,648 jobs in 2024, average pay $41,310 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 625 storm events in Conejos County from 1996 to 2026, with 12 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Conejos County has been included in 7 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| September 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3224: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 19, 2002 | Fire | DR-1421: Wildfires |
| January 29, 1977 | Drought | EM-3025: Drought |
| July 6, 1973 | Flood | DR-396: Flooding & Landslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).