Conejos, CO County is a small county located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, with a population of 7,579 and a population density of 6.33 people per square mile. The area offers year-round outdoor recreational activities including skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and camping in the nearby San Juan National Forest. There are also numerous fishing opportunities in local rivers and streams which attract both tourists and locals alike. Local businesses range from unique shops on Main Street to larger chain stores such as Walmart and Home Depot. Conejos County is home to some remarkable organizations like the San Luis Valley Cultural Council which works to bring diverse cultural events to the community as well as promote local artists and artisans. The Conejos County Fairgrounds host a variety of annual sporting events such as rodeo's, demolition derbies, horse shows, 4-H events, motocross races and more.
The population in Conejos County is 7,579. There are 6 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Conejos County is 38.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Conejos County is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Conejos County
- 49.5% are married
- 8.8% are divorced
- 33.2% are married with children
- 13.3% have children, but are single
Race in Conejos County
- 43.9% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 1.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 53.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander