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La Veta, CO


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La Veta, Colorado

La Veta, Colorado is 56 miles SW of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 92 miles S of Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is in Huerfano county. The population of the town is 924.

The People and Families of La Veta

In La Veta, about 55% of adults are married. Adults in La Veta are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, La Veta had a median family income of $35,156. The people of La Veta can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. A sizable number of people in the town work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among La Veta political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $550. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

La Veta Housing

Of the housing in La Veta, approximately 70% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes.

Commuting

In La Veta, 82% of commuters drive to work. The layout of La Veta makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%La Veta Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%La Veta College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of La Veta, CO

Comparing La Veta 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
Age of the Population910
Racial Diversity87
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men75
Senior Citizens68
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population52
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults97
People Above Poverty33
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work108
Short Commute Times86
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Affordability of Rents47
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