Need proof that there is more to the world than just money? Check out these small(er) Colorado counties that might be slightly below others when it comes to finances, but make up for those shortcomings with personality, spirit and pride. You’d never know they contain some of the poorest cities in Colorado.All statistics are via the 2010 U.S. Census American Community Survey.
- Costilla County (Population: 3,536)
Wikimedia Commons Cities Include: Blanca, Charma and San Luis (pictured) // Median Household Income: $24,388 // Per Capita Income: $16,525
- Huerfano County (Population: 6,948)
Wikimedia Commons Cities Include: Gardner, La Veta and Walsenburg (pictured) // Median Household Income: $30,058 // Per Capita Income: $23,139
- Saguache County (Population: 6,161)
Wikimedia Commons Cities Include: Center, Moffat and Saguache // Median Household Income: $30,430 // Per Capita Income: $18,686
- Conejos County (Population: 8,220)
Wikimedia Commons Cities Include: Manassa, Antonito and Conejos (pictured) // Median Household Income: $33,627 // Per Capita Income: $17,541
- Prowers County (Population: 12,734)
Wikimedia Commons Cities Include: Holly, Granada and Lamar (pictured) // Median Household Income: $33,969 // Per Capita Income: $18,429
- Otero County (Population: 18,830)
Wikimedia Commons Cities Include: Rocky Ford, Swink and La Junta (pictured) // Median Household Income: $34,142 // Per Capita Income: $18,056
- Alamosa County (Population: 15,293)
Wikimedia Commons Cities Include: Hooper, Mosca and Alamosa (pictured) // Median Household Income: $35,935 // Per Capita Income: $18,820
- Baca County (Population: 3,833)
Springfield Brewing Company Facebook Cities Include: Campo, Walsh and Springfield (pictured) // Median Household Income: $36,017 // Per Capita Income: $21,472
- Bent County (Population: 6,125)
Wikimedia Commons Cities Include: Fort Lyon, Boggsville and Las Animas (pictured) // Median Household Income: $36,412 // Per Capita Income: $16,505
- Jackson County (Population: 1,464)
Wikimedia Commons Cities Include: Walden (pictured) // Median Household Income: $37,222 // Per Capita Income: $23,814
Did any of the counties on this list surprise you?
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Cities Include: Blanca, Charma and San Luis (pictured) // Median Household Income: $24,388 // Per Capita Income: $16,525
Cities Include: Gardner, La Veta and Walsenburg (pictured) // Median Household Income: $30,058 // Per Capita Income: $23,139
Cities Include: Center, Moffat and Saguache // Median Household Income: $30,430 // Per Capita Income: $18,686
Cities Include: Manassa, Antonito and Conejos (pictured) // Median Household Income: $33,627 // Per Capita Income: $17,541
Cities Include: Holly, Granada and Lamar (pictured) // Median Household Income: $33,969 // Per Capita Income: $18,429
Cities Include: Rocky Ford, Swink and La Junta (pictured) // Median Household Income: $34,142 // Per Capita Income: $18,056
Cities Include: Hooper, Mosca and Alamosa (pictured) // Median Household Income: $35,935 // Per Capita Income: $18,820
Springfield Brewing Company Facebook
Cities Include: Campo, Walsh and Springfield (pictured) // Median Household Income: $36,017 // Per Capita Income: $21,472
Cities Include: Fort Lyon, Boggsville and Las Animas (pictured) // Median Household Income: $36,412 // Per Capita Income: $16,505
Cities Include: Walden (pictured) // Median Household Income: $37,222 // Per Capita Income: $23,814
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