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Conejos County, Colorado

Conejos County is located in the San Luis Valley in south central Colorado, stretching from the Rio Grande westward to the Continental Divide. Just northwest of Antonito, in the old plaza of Conejos, is the oldest church in Colorado. Antonito is also the eastern terminus of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. Manassa is most famous as the hometown of Jack Dempsey, the "Manassa Mauler," World Heavyweight Boxing Champion many years ago. Conejos County contains 1,287 square miles of land and 4 square miles of water.

Fast Facts about Conejos County, Colorado
Resident Racial Breakdown:
White Non-Hispanic: 39.3%
Hispanic: 58.9%
Native American: 2.6%
Other: 21.5%
Two or More Races: 3.6%
Types of Jobs:
Private Sector, wages or salary: 61%
Government Sector: 23%
Unincorporated, Self-Employed: 15%
Homemaker, Unpaid: 1%
Population Density: 6 People per Square Mile
2008 Cost of Living Index for Conejos County: 76.9
2007 Estimates:
Population: 8,074
Males: 4,005
Females: 4,069
Median Resident Age: 34.2 Years
Estimated Median Household Income: $28,942
Estimated Median Home Value: $88,215
Major Industries:
Agriculture, Health Care, Educational Services, Construction, Government, Transportation Services, Repair & Maintenance, Lodging & Food Services, Finance & Insurance Services, Social Services, Nonmetallic Mineral Products
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