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Grand Junction
  • Town in Colorado
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Grand Junction
#41 in Best Places to Retire in Colorado
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Colorado
  • 213 reviews
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    Grand Junction Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Population
    62,062
    Unemployment Rate
    4%
    Poverty Rate
    15.5%
    Non-Citizens
    2.9%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the people who live in your area?
    Based on 23 responses
    • Outdoorsy
      83%
    • Conservative
      9%
    • Family oriented
      4%
    • Progressive
      4%

    Grand Junction Demographics

    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      20%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      27%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      12%
    Racial Diversity
    • White
      78%
    • Hispanic
      17%
    • Two or more races
      2%
    • Asian
      1%
    • African American
      1%
    • American Indian or Alaska native
      0%
    • Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Other race
      0%
    Gender
    • Female
      51%
    • Male
      49%
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      18%
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    Income

    Median Household Income
    $52,504
    National
    $62,843
    Household Income Brackets
    • <$25k
      24%
    • $25-$44k
      19%
    • $45-$74k
      23%
    • $75-$149k
      26%
    • $150k+
      8%
    Median Individual Income
    $27,401
    National
    $31,133
    Individual Income Brackets
    • <$15k
      31%
    • $15-$34k
      28%
    • $35-$64k
      26%
    • $65k+
      16%

    Community

    Poll
    76%
    of residents say there is a good sense of community. 25 responses
    Poll
    60%
    of people say LGBT residents are somewhat accepted. 25 responses
    Poll
    What is the most helpful tip for a new resident to know before moving to your area?
    Based on 19 responses
    • Get to know the area
      74%
    • Prepare to drive everywhere
      16%
    • Get to know your neighbors
      5%
    • Know how to use the bus station
      5%
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