Ignacio, CO is a small and vibrant town located in the San Juan Mountains. With a population of 5,785 and population density of 24 people per square mile, Ignacio offers small-town living with big city amenities. The town boasts numerous businesses that offer shopping and services to its residents and visitors alike. Local businesses include Downtown Auto Parts, San Juan Grocery, New West Cafe & Bakery, Ute Mountain Brewery, Bambino’s Pizza & Italian Kitchen, and many more. Ignacio also offers plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, rafting and kayaking on the nearby Navajo River. In addition to outdoor activities there are numerous organizations like the La Plata County Historical Society which provides education about local history or the Suplizio Gymnasium which hosts sporting events as well as concerts and other events throughout the year. Sports teams from around the area often come together for games in Ignacio including football and volleyball teams from local high schools.
The population in Ignacio (zip 81137) is 5,785. There are 23 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ignacio (zip 81137) is 41, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ignacio (zip 81137) is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ignacio (zip 81137)
- 51.5% are married
- 16.0% are divorced
- 29.1% are married with children
- 20.0% have children, but are single
Race in Ignacio (zip 81137)
- 54.8% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 17.9% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 24.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.3% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander