Romeo, Colorado

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Romeo is located at the junction of U.S. Highway 285 and Colorado Highway 142 (Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic and Historic Byway). The majority of the residents are of Hispanic descent, most tracing their roots back to the days of the early 1850's settlements in the Sangre de Cristo and Conejos Land Grants. This is a mostly farming and ranching area in the south-central San Luis Valley.

Fast Facts about Romeo, Colorado:

Romeo, Conejos County, Colorado 81148
Incorporated: September 4, 1923
Elevation: 7,736'
Latitude: 37.1726°N
Longitude: 105.9847°W
Resident Racial Breakdown:
White Non-Hispanic: 20.5%
Hispanic: 77.1%
Native American: 2.9%
Other: 32.8%
Two or More Races: 6.9%
Asian Indian: 0.5%
Education:
High School or Higher: 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree: 5.3%

2007 Estimates:
Population: 345
Males: 166
Females: 179
Median Resident Age: 29.5 Years
Estimated Median Household Income: $26,303
Estimated Median Home Value: $58,053
Population Density: 1,475 People per Square Mile
2008 Cost of Living Index for Romeo: 76.8
Major Industries:
Health Care, Construction, Mining, Agriculture, Educational Services, Building Materials, Wood Products, Nonmetallic Mineral Products, Retail Services, Finance & Insurance Services, Social Services
Unemployed: 10.2%

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