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Ignacio, CO


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Ignacio, Colorado

Ignacio, Colorado, in La Plata county, is 136 miles NW of Santa Fe, New Mexico (center to center) and 150 miles N of Albuquerque, New Mexico. There are an estimated 669 people in the town.

The People and Families of Ignacio

In Ignacio, about 51% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Ignacio isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ignacio had a median family income of $39,583.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($750) in Ignacio. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Ignacio Housing

Approximately 62% of housing in Ignacio is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Ignacio, 81% of commuters drive to work. Ignacio is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

Ignacio strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyIgnacio Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyIgnacio Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyIgnacio Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Ignacio Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Ignacio Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Ignacio, CO

Comparing Ignacio to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity98
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population52
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Age of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men42
Senior Citizens36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults85
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times109
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Housing Recently Built75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime46
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