Colorado

Huerfano

6,820
2020 population
1870
first census record
16
census records

About Huerfano

Huerfano, Colorado, first appears in the United States federal census in 1870, when it recorded a population of 2,250. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 6,820.

Its recorded population peaked at 17,062 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 60 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Cimarron — Sheriff's Posse vs Cattle Rustlers, and 11 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20206,820
20106,711
20007,862
19906,009
19806,440
19706,590
19607,867
195010,549
194016,088
193017,062
192016,879
191013,320
19008,395
18906,882
18804,124
18702,250
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Huerfano

Military engagements that took place in Huerfano, Colorado.

Battle of Cimarron — Sheriff's Posse vs Cattle Rustlers
1878

Historic places in Huerfano

National Register of Historic Places listings in Huerfano, Colorado.

Francisco Plaza
Le Veta
La Veta Pass Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot
La Veta
Montoya Ranch
Farisita
Huerfano County Courthouse and Jail
Walsenburg
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Frequently asked about Huerfano

When does Huerfano first appear in the US census?
Huerfano, Colorado first appears in the federal census in 1870, with a recorded population of 2,250.
What is the population of Huerfano?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Huerfano had a recorded population of 6,820.
When did Huerfano's population peak?
Huerfano's recorded population peaked at 17,062 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Huerfano?
1 documented military engagement took place in Huerfano, including Battle of Cimarron — Sheriff's Posse vs Cattle Rustlers.
How many historic places are in Huerfano?
11 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Huerfano, Colorado.
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