Walsenburg
City in Huerfano County, Colorado
Walsenburg is a city in Huerfano County, Colorado, with 3,049 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,171 ft (1,881 m) above sea level. The nearest town is La Veta, 15.0 miles SW.
- 3,049residents (2020 Census)
- 6,171 ftelevation · 1,881 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.7 km²
- 1,020 / sq mipopulation density
- 81089ZIP code
About Walsenburg
Walsenburg is the statutory city that is the county seat of and the most populous municipality in Huerfano County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 3,049 at the 2020 census, down from 3,068 in 2010.
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Living in Walsenburg
- Median household income
- $51,474
- Median home value
- $147,300
- Median rent
- $744/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Walsenburg had 3,049 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,049 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,020 per sq mi (394 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Walsenburg at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Huerfano County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,049 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.99 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,171 ft (1,881 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6306° N, 104.7817° W |
| ZIP code | 81089 |
| Official website | cityofwalsenburg.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0882350 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Walsenburg
- La Veta15.0 mi SW
- Lynn16.3 mi SE
- Aguilar17.1 mi SE
- Colorado City21.6 mi N
- Rye21.7 mi NW
- Gardner23.6 mi NW
- Cuchara25.6 mi SW
- El Moro32.1 mi SE
- Hoehne32.3 mi SE
- Beulah Valley32.4 mi N
- Weston33.8 mi S
- Cokedale34.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Walsenburg
What county is Walsenburg in?
Walsenburg is in Huerfano County, Colorado.
What is the population of Walsenburg, CO?
3,049 people lived in Walsenburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Walsenburg, CO?
The ZIP code of Walsenburg is 81089.
What is the elevation of Walsenburg?
6,171 feet (1,881 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Walsenburg?
La Veta (15.0 mi), Lynn (16.3 mi), Aguilar (17.1 mi), Colorado City (21.6 mi), Rye (21.7 mi).
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