Cortez, CO

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Cortez Overview

8,832
TOTAL POPULATION
4,153
MALE POPULATION
4,679
FEMALE POPULATION
88.76
MALES / 100 FEMALES
112.67
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,632
PER CAPITA INCOME
$67,857
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,962
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,820
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Cortez Zip Codes

Cortez Area Codes

Race in Cortez

The most populous races in Cortez are White / Caucasian (6,314 | 71.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1,865 | 21.1%), and Two or more Races (922 | 10.4%).
Race in Cortez
Race# Population% Population
Asian1421.6%
Black / African American1561.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,86521.1%
Native / Alaskan8769.9%
White / Caucasian6,31471.5%
Two or more Races92210.4%
Some other Race4224.8%
Total8,832100.0%

Ancestry in Cortez

The most populous ancestries reported in Cortez are Navajo (989 | 11.2%), Irish (978 | 11.1%), German (881 | 10.0%), Mexican (764 | 8.6%), and English (723 | 8.2%), together accounting for 49.1% of all Cortez residents.
Ancestry in Cortez
Ancestry# Population% Population
African500.6%
American4304.9%
Apache30.0%
Argentinean2022.3%
Bhutanese90.1%
Blackfeet270.3%
British871.0%
Canadian200.2%
Celtic70.1%
Central American Indian1321.5%
Cherokee1211.4%
Colombian250.3%
Czech110.1%
Danish480.5%
Dutch1341.5%
Eastern European130.2%
English7238.2%
European1541.7%
Finnish280.3%
French1511.7%
French Canadian50.1%
German88110.0%
Greek170.2%
Hungarian420.5%
Indian (Asian)941.1%
Irish97811.1%
Italian2763.1%
Korean240.3%
Mexican7648.6%
Native Hawaiian100.1%
Navajo98911.2%
Northern European390.4%
Norwegian480.5%
Pakistani170.2%
Peruvian1101.3%
Polish840.9%
Portuguese180.2%
Pueblo340.4%
Puerto Rican590.7%
Russian540.6%
Scandinavian230.3%
Scotch-Irish390.4%
Scottish3023.4%
South American3373.8%
Spaniard750.9%
Spanish3814.3%
Spanish American550.6%
Subsaharan African500.6%
Swedish1101.3%
Ute190.2%
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Immigrants in Cortez

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Cortez came from Latin America (161 | 1.8%), South America (161 | 1.8%), Argentina (136 | 1.5%), Asia (116 | 1.3%), and China (94 | 1.1%), together accounting for 7.5% of all Cortez residents.
Immigrants in Cortez
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Argentina1361.5%
Asia1161.3%
Canada260.3%
China941.1%
Colombia250.3%
Eastern Asia941.1%
Eastern Europe40.1%
England130.2%
Europe170.2%
Latin America1611.8%
Northern Europe130.2%
Philippines50.1%
Poland40.1%
South America1611.8%
South Eastern Asia220.3%
Thailand170.2%
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Sex and Age in Cortez

Sex and Age in Cortez

The most populous age groups in Cortez are 65 to 69 Years (472 | 11.4%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (482 | 10.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Cortez
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years187 (4.5%)98 (2.1%)
5 to 9 Years330 (8.0%)482 (10.3%)
10 to 14 Years315 (7.6%)348 (7.4%)
15 to 19 Years205 (4.9%)229 (4.9%)
20 to 24 Years293 (7.1%)300 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years164 (4.0%)150 (3.2%)
30 to 34 Years389 (9.4%)470 (10.0%)
35 to 39 Years229 (5.5%)352 (7.5%)
40 to 44 Years190 (4.6%)200 (4.3%)
45 to 49 Years254 (6.1%)226 (4.8%)
50 to 54 Years243 (5.9%)154 (3.3%)
55 to 59 Years192 (4.6%)184 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years236 (5.7%)396 (8.5%)
65 to 69 Years472 (11.4%)373 (8.0%)
70 to 74 Years171 (4.1%)224 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years157 (3.8%)150 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years25 (0.6%)139 (3.0%)
85 Years and over101 (2.4%)204 (4.4%)
Total4,153 (100.0%)4,679 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Cortez

Median Family Size in Cortez

The median family size in Cortez is 3.05 persons per family, with single male/father families (210 | 9.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.71 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (712 | 31.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.51 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Cortez
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,336 (59.2%)3.07
Single Male/Father210 (9.3%)4.71
Single Female/Mother712 (31.5%)2.51
Total Families2,258 (100.0%)3.05

Median Household Size in Cortez

The median household size in Cortez is 2.46 persons per household, with single male/father households (210 | 5.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.71 persons per household. non-family households (1,270 | 36.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Cortez
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,336 (37.9%)3.10
Single Male/Father210 (5.9%)4.71
Single Female/Mother712 (20.2%)2.69
Non-family1,270 (36.0%)1.28
Total Households3,528 (100.0%)2.46

Household Size by Marriage Status in Cortez

Out of a total of 3,528 households in Cortez, 2,258 (64.0%) are family households, while 1,270 (36.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,282, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,001.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Cortez
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,001 (28.4%)
2-Person Households1,282 (36.3%)269 (7.6%)
3-Person Households408 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households356 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households54 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households101 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households57 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,258 (64.0%)1,270 (36.0%)

Female Fertility in Cortez

Fertility by Age in Cortez

Average fertility rate in Cortez is 88.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 195.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 89.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Cortez
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years18 (10.6%)20.0
35 to 50 years152 (89.4%)195.0
Total170 (100.0%)88.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cortez

15.9% of women with births (170) in Cortez are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 89.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 38.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cortez
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years11 (61.1%)7 (38.9%)
35 to 50 years16 (10.5%)136 (89.5%)
Total27 (15.9%)143 (84.1%)

Fertility by Education in Cortez

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Cortez
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree27 (15.9%)41.0
Bachelor's Degree7 (4.1%)26.0
Graduate Degree136 (80.0%)712.0
Total170 (100.0%)88.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cortez

84.1% of women with births in Cortez are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cortez
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)136 (100.0%)
Total27 (15.9%)143 (84.1%)

Income in Cortez

Income Overview in Cortez

Per Capita Income in Cortez is $27,632, while median incomes of families and households are $67,857 and $55,962 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income8,832$27,632
Median Family Income2,258$67,857
Mean Family Income2,258$76,048
Median Household Income3,528$55,962
Mean Household Income3,528$66,913
Income Deficit2,258$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)8,83228.06%
Wage / Income Gap ($)8,83271.94¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8,8320.42

Earnings by Sex in Cortez

Average Earnings in Cortez are $29,518, $35,901 for men and $25,827 for women, a difference of 28.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Cortez
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,183 (53.5%)$35,901
Female1,895 (46.5%)$25,827
Total4,078 (100.0%)$29,518

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cortez

The most common earnings brackets in Cortez are $100,000+ for men (304 | 13.9%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (259 | 13.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cortez
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less129 (5.9%)89 (4.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99950 (2.3%)146 (7.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49965 (3.0%)86 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99943 (2.0%)195 (10.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499157 (7.2%)53 (2.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99939 (1.8%)75 (4.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)121 (6.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99935 (1.6%)101 (5.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49947 (2.1%)47 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999219 (10.0%)12 (0.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999229 (10.5%)122 (6.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99963 (2.9%)76 (4.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99983 (3.8%)48 (2.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99926 (1.2%)259 (13.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999151 (6.9%)86 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999115 (5.3%)25 (1.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999228 (10.4%)43 (2.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99975 (3.4%)239 (12.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999125 (5.7%)72 (3.8%)
$100,000+304 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,183 (100.0%)1,895 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cortez

Average earnings in Cortez are $48,008 for men and $29,167 for women, a difference of 39.3%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $51,215, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $26,379. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,511, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $26,121.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cortez
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$26,379$0
High School Diploma$48,477$0
College or Associate's Degree$31,845$26,121
Bachelor's Degree$51,215$39,141
Graduate Degree--
Total$48,008$29,167

Family Income in Cortez

Family Income Brackets in Cortez

According to the Cortez family income data, there are 639 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 16 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Cortez
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000612.7%
$10,000 to $14,999160.7%
$15,000 to $24,9992199.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991225.4%
$35,000 to $49,99940918.1%
$50,000 to $74,99963928.3%
$75,000 to $99,99930513.5%
$100,000 to $149,99929112.9%
$150,000 to $199,999843.7%
$200,000+1175.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cortez

5-person families (54 | 2.4%) account for the highest median family income in Cortez with $112,917 per family, while 2-person families (1,418 | 62.8%) have the highest median income of $29,271 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cortez
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,418 (62.8%)$58,542
3-Person Families308 (13.6%)$70,380
4-Person Families320 (14.2%)$69,416
5-Person Families54 (2.4%)$112,917
6-Person Families158 (7.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total2,258 (100.0%)$67,857

Family Income by Number of Earners in Cortez

The median family income in Cortez is $67,857, with families comprising 3+ earners (35) having the highest median family income of $114,063, while families with no earners (474) have the lowest median family income of $47,778, accounting for 1.5% and 21.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Cortez
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners474 (21.0%)$47,778
1 Earner959 (42.5%)$67,896
2 Earners790 (35.0%)$74,555
3+ Earners35 (1.5%)$114,063
Total2,258 (100.0%)$67,857

Household Income in Cortez

Household Income Brackets in Cortez

With 691 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Cortez, accounting for 19.6% of all households. In contrast, only 85 households (2.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Cortez
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001835.2%
$10,000 to $14,999852.4%
$15,000 to $24,99956816.1%
$25,000 to $34,9992156.1%
$35,000 to $49,99963518.0%
$50,000 to $74,99969119.6%
$75,000 to $99,99942712.1%
$100,000 to $149,99950114.2%
$150,000 to $199,999882.5%
$200,000+1343.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Cortez

The median household income in Cortez is $55,962, with the highest median household income of $68,015 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,081 households (30.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $37,531, with 111 households (3.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Cortez
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years111 (3.2%)$37,531
25 to 44 Years1,081 (30.6%)$68,015
45 to 64 Years972 (27.6%)$59,621
65+ Years1,364 (38.7%)$50,909
Total3,528 (100.0%)$55,962

Poverty in Cortez

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cortez

With 14.9% poverty level for males and 14.6% for females among the residents of Cortez, 12 to 14 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 69 males (42.6%) and 160 females (47.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cortez
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years20 (4.1%)57 (11.4%)
12 to 14 Years69 (42.6%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)7 (4.5%)
16 and 17 Years36 (29.5%)16 (41.0%)
18 to 24 Years74 (20.2%)160 (47.9%)
25 to 34 Years109 (19.7%)15 (2.5%)
35 to 44 Years70 (16.7%)88 (16.2%)
45 to 54 Years49 (9.9%)147 (38.7%)
55 to 64 Years36 (8.4%)118 (20.3%)
65 to 74 Years83 (13.2%)23 (4.0%)
75 Years and over49 (18.1%)42 (9.1%)
Total612 (14.9%)673 (14.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cortez

According to the poverty statistics in Cortez, males aged 15 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cortez
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years139 (89.1%)98 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)126 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years463 (95.9%)445 (88.6%)
12 to 14 Years93 (57.4%)202 (100.0%)
15 Years9 (100.0%)149 (95.5%)
16 and 17 Years86 (70.5%)23 (59.0%)
18 to 24 Years293 (79.8%)174 (52.1%)
25 to 34 Years444 (80.3%)591 (97.5%)
35 to 44 Years349 (83.3%)456 (83.8%)
45 to 54 Years448 (90.1%)233 (61.3%)
55 to 64 Years392 (91.6%)462 (79.7%)
65 to 74 Years548 (86.9%)550 (96.0%)
75 Years and over221 (81.9%)419 (90.9%)
Total3,485 (85.1%)3,928 (85.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cortez

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Cortez show that 7.9% or 106 of the total 1,336 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 9.3%, comprising of 91 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cortez
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children882 (90.6%)91 (9.3%)
1 or 2 Children294 (95.2%)15 (4.9%)
3 or 4 Children54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,230 (92.1%)106 (7.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cortez

According to the poverty data in Cortez, 20.9% or 44 single-father households and 9.1% or 65 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 57 households (36.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cortez
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children16 (22.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)8 (2.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)57 (36.3%)
5 or more Children28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (20.9%)65 (9.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cortez

The poverty data for Cortez shows that 106 of the married-couple family households (7.9%) and 109 of the single-parent households (11.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 91 households (9.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cortez
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children91 (9.3%)16 (6.0%)
1 or 2 Children15 (4.9%)8 (2.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)57 (23.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Total106 (7.9%)109 (11.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Cortez

Employment by Class of Employer in Cortez

Among the 3,536 employed individuals in Cortez, private company employees (2,117 | 59.9%), local government employees (517 | 14.6%), and state government employees (311 | 8.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Cortez
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,11759.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)742.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)702.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations2416.8%
Local Government Employees51714.6%
State Government Employees3118.8%
Federal Government Employees2065.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total3,536100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Cortez

According to the labor force statistics for Cortez, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,907), 55.3% or 3,820 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.0% or 267 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 86.1% or 755 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 39.8% or 43 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Cortez
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years108 (40.1%)43 (39.8%)
20 to 24 Years443 (74.7%)39 (8.8%)
25 to 29 Years183 (58.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years601 (70.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years763 (78.6%)129 (16.9%)
45 to 54 Years755 (86.1%)15 (2.0%)
55 to 59 Years191 (50.8%)35 (18.3%)
60 to 64 Years414 (65.5%)6 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years360 (29.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,820 (55.3%)267 (7.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cortez

According to labor force statistics for Cortez, 72.2% of individuals (2,909) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,029) are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 186 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.3% or 1,047 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 19.8% or 128 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cortez
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School127 (49.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1,086 (70.5%)29 (1.9%)
College / Associate Degree646 (63.4%)202 (19.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,047 (86.3%)41 (3.4%)
Total2,909 (72.2%)258 (6.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Cortez

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cortez are Community & Social Service (465 | 13.1%), Management (347 | 9.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (262 | 7.4%), Education Instruction & Library (226 | 6.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (204 | 5.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Cortez

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cortez, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Health Technologists (63.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (91.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Cortez
OccupationMaleFemale
Management220 (63.4%)127 (36.6%)
Business & Financial55 (48.7%)58 (51.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science62 (30.4%)142 (69.6%)
Computers & Mathematics15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science13 (8.4%)142 (91.6%)
Community & Social Service 130 (28.0%)335 (72.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support12 (12.8%)82 (87.2%)
Education Instruction & Library118 (52.2%)108 (47.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)64 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating121 (46.2%)141 (53.8%)
Health Technologists67 (63.8%)38 (36.2%)
Total (Category)588 (42.3%)803 (57.7%)
Total (Overall)1,912 (53.9%)1,638 (46.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Cortez are Food Preparation & Serving (192 | 5.4%), Healthcare Support (184 | 5.2%), Security & Protection (130 | 3.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (79 | 2.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (77 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Cortez

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Cortez, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (78.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (81.0%), Personal Care & Service (78.6%), and Healthcare Support (78.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Cortez
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support40 (21.7%)144 (78.3%)
Security & Protection102 (78.5%)28 (21.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement25 (47.2%)28 (52.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving96 (50.0%)96 (50.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance15 (19.0%)64 (81.0%)
Personal Care & Service6 (21.4%)22 (78.6%)
Total (Category)259 (42.2%)354 (57.8%)
Total (Overall)1,912 (53.9%)1,638 (46.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Cortez are Sales & Related (512 | 14.4%), and Office & Administration (297 | 8.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Cortez

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Cortez
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related187 (36.5%)325 (63.5%)
Office & Administration179 (60.3%)118 (39.7%)
Total (Category)366 (45.2%)443 (54.8%)
Total (Overall)1,912 (53.9%)1,638 (46.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Cortez are Construction & Extraction (401 | 11.3%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (18 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Cortez

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Cortez
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction401 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)419 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,912 (53.9%)1,638 (46.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Cortez are Production (235 | 6.6%), Transportation (75 | 2.1%), and Material Moving (8 | 0.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Cortez

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Cortez
OccupationMaleFemale
Production214 (91.1%)21 (8.9%)
Transportation66 (88.0%)9 (12.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total (Category)280 (88.0%)38 (11.9%)
Total (Overall)1,912 (53.9%)1,638 (46.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Cortez

Employment Industries in Cortez

The major employment industries in Cortez include Health Care & Social Assistance (599 | 16.9%), Retail Trade (593 | 16.7%), Educational Services (458 | 12.9%), Construction (280 | 7.9%), and Manufacturing (268 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Cortez

Employment Industries by Sex in Cortez

The Cortez industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (81.8%), Finance & Insurance (81.5%), and Educational Services (74.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Cortez
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction280 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing205 (76.5%)63 (23.5%)
Wholesale Trade64 (74.4%)22 (25.6%)
Retail Trade221 (37.3%)372 (62.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing84 (90.3%)9 (9.7%)
Utilities13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance12 (18.5%)53 (81.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing144 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific71 (38.4%)114 (61.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support29 (33.0%)59 (67.0%)
Educational Services118 (25.8%)340 (74.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance252 (42.1%)347 (57.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation6 (18.2%)27 (81.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services173 (67.6%)83 (32.4%)
Public Administration125 (55.6%)100 (44.4%)
Total1,912 (53.9%)1,638 (46.1%)

Education in Cortez

School Enrollment in Cortez

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,057 students in Cortez are elementary school (667 | 32.4%), middle school (488 | 23.7%), and high school (453 | 22.0%).
School Enrollment in Cortez
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool602.9%
Kindergarten22010.7%
Elementary School66732.4%
Middle School48823.7%
High School45322.0%
College / Undergraduate1477.1%
Graduate / Professional221.1%
Total2,057100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cortez

Out of a total of 2,057 students who are enrolled in schools in Cortez, 311 (15.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,746 (84.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 22 (55.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 326 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cortez
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds52 (86.7%)8 (13.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old598 (78.4%)165 (21.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds554 (88.4%)73 (11.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds326 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds81 (65.3%)43 (34.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over18 (45.0%)22 (55.0%)
Total1,746 (84.9%)311 (15.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cortez

Education (404 | 19.4%), business (306 | 14.7%), social sciences (266 | 12.8%), arts & humanities (190 | 9.1%), and bio, nature & agricultural (186 | 8.9%) are the most common fields of study among 2,081 individuals in Cortez who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cortez
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1868.9%
Physical & Health Sciences1426.8%
Psychology90.4%
Social Sciences26612.8%
Engineering562.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies110.5%
Science & Technology1366.5%
Business30614.7%
Education40419.4%
Literature & Languages663.2%
Liberal Arts & History1266.0%
Visual & Performing Arts944.5%
Communications894.3%
Arts & Humanities1909.1%
Total2,081100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Cortez

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cortez

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Cortez are males with 2 vehicles (1,078, accounting for 56.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (930, making up 65.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cortez
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)8 (0.5%)
1 Vehicle378 (19.9%)380 (23.2%)
2 Vehicles1,078 (56.8%)930 (56.8%)
3 Vehicles232 (12.2%)265 (16.2%)
4 Vehicles156 (8.2%)55 (3.4%)
5 or more Vehicles54 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,898 (100.0%)1,638 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Cortez

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Cortez are 5 to 9 minutes (1,127 commuters, 34.6%), 10 to 14 minutes (807 commuters, 24.8%), and less than 5 minutes (375 commuters, 11.5%).
Commute Time in Cortez
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes37511.5%
5 to 9 Minutes1,12734.6%
10 to 14 Minutes80724.8%
15 to 19 Minutes2407.4%
20 to 24 Minutes1514.6%
25 to 29 Minutes1986.1%
30 to 34 Minutes471.4%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes60.2%
45 to 59 Minutes752.3%
60 to 89 Minutes1434.4%
90 or more Minutes862.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Cortez

The most common commute times in Cortez are 5 to 9 minutes (550 commuters, 32.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (577 commuters, 37.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Cortez
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes225 (13.1%)150 (9.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes550 (32.0%)577 (37.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes301 (17.5%)506 (32.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes143 (8.3%)97 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes99 (5.8%)52 (3.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes173 (10.1%)25 (1.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)47 (3.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes6 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes75 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes61 (3.5%)82 (5.3%)
90 or more Minutes86 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cortez

The most frequent times of departure to work in Cortez are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (318, 18.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (386, 25.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cortez
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM94 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM29 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM58 (3.4%)31 (2.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM200 (11.6%)193 (12.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM63 (3.7%)83 (5.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM318 (18.5%)227 (14.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM306 (17.8%)386 (25.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM296 (17.2%)108 (7.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM15 (0.9%)16 (1.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM75 (4.4%)300 (19.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM189 (11.0%)61 (4.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM13 (0.8%)1 (0.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)92 (6.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM63 (3.7%)38 (2.5%)
Total1,719 (100.0%)1,536 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Cortez

Occupancy by Ownership in Cortez

Of the total 3,528 dwellings in Cortez, owner-occupied units account for 2,264 (64.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,264 (35.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Cortez
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,26464.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,26435.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,528100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Cortez

Occupancy by Household Size in Cortez
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,00128.4%
2-Person Household1,55144.0%
3-Person Household40811.6%
4+ Person Household56816.1%
Total Housing Units3,528100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cortez

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cortez
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household510 (50.9%)491 (49.0%)
2-Person Household1,170 (75.4%)381 (24.6%)
3-Person Household339 (83.1%)69 (16.9%)
4+ Person Household245 (43.1%)323 (56.9%)
Total Housing Units2,264 (64.2%)1,264 (35.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cortez

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cortez
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School66 (29.7%)156 (70.3%)
High School Diploma388 (44.1%)491 (55.9%)
College/Associate Degree826 (66.7%)412 (33.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher984 (82.8%)205 (17.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cortez

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cortez
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years61417.4%
35 to 44 Years57816.4%
45 to 54 Years3499.9%
55 to 64 Years62317.7%
65 to 74 Years85024.1%
75 to 84 Years3289.3%
85 Years and Over1865.3%
Total3,528100.0%

Housing Finances in Cortez

Median Income by Occupancy in Cortez

Median Income by Occupancy in Cortez
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,264 (64.2%)$65,606
Renter-Occupied1,264 (35.8%)$38,739
Average3,528 (100.0%)$55,962

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cortez

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cortez
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00095 (4.2%)60 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)30 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99921 (0.9%)65 (5.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999166 (7.3%)107 (8.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99983 (3.7%)213 (16.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999127 (5.6%)87 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999361 (16.0%)273 (21.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999514 (22.7%)177 (14.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999338 (14.9%)89 (7.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999382 (16.9%)118 (9.3%)
$150,000 or more177 (7.8%)45 (3.6%)
Total2,264 (100.0%)1,264 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cortez

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cortez
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300381 (16.8%)43 (3.4%)
$300 to $499574 (25.4%)41 (3.2%)
$500 to $799194 (8.6%)282 (22.3%)
$800 to $999273 (12.1%)307 (24.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499578 (25.5%)362 (28.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999121 (5.3%)112 (8.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499141 (6.2%)11 (0.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more2 (0.1%)36 (2.9%)
Total2,264 (100.0%)1,264 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Cortez

Housing Structures in Cortez

Housing Structures in Cortez
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,20762.6%
Single Unit, Attached661.9%
2 Unit Apartments2517.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2938.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments50.1%
10 or more Apartments1704.8%
Mobile Home / Other53615.2%
Total3,528100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cortez

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cortez
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,844 (83.6%)363 (16.5%)
Single Unit, Attached26 (39.4%)40 (60.6%)
2 Unit Apartments19 (7.6%)232 (92.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments15 (5.1%)278 (94.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)170 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other360 (67.2%)176 (32.8%)
Total2,264 (64.2%)1,264 (35.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cortez

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cortez
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)40 (3.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms99 (4.4%)323 (25.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,036 (45.8%)639 (50.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms710 (31.4%)220 (17.4%)
8 or more Rooms419 (18.5%)42 (3.3%)
Total2,264 (100.0%)1,264 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cortez

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cortez
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,677 (74.1%)973 (77.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas201 (8.9%)27 (2.1%)
Electricity306 (13.5%)241 (19.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)16 (1.3%)
All other Fuels80 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)7 (0.5%)
Total2,264 (100.0%)1,264 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Cortez

Household Vehicle Usage in Cortez
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle49 (2.2%)53 (4.2%)
1 Vehicle478 (21.1%)696 (55.1%)
2 Vehicles1,271 (56.1%)325 (25.7%)
3 or more Vehicles466 (20.6%)190 (15.0%)
Total2,264 (100.0%)1,264 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Cortez

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Cortez

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,1461,118
Median Property Value$201,100$206,800
Median Household Income$46,184$71
Monthly Housing Costs$393$0
Real Estate Taxes$586$42

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cortez

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cortez
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000235 (20.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99979 (6.9%)41 (3.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999435 (38.0%)705 (63.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999347 (30.3%)300 (26.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99928 (2.4%)72 (6.4%)
$750,000 to $999,99922 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,146 (100.0%)1,118 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cortez

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cortez
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00079 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999201 (17.5%)16 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99941 (3.6%)69 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999277 (24.2%)86 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999132 (11.5%)84 (7.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99985 (7.4%)382 (34.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999225 (19.6%)253 (22.6%)
$150,000 or more106 (9.2%)157 (14.0%)
Total1,146 (100.0%)1,118 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cortez

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cortez
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x393 (34.3%)72,298 (6,466.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x92 (8.0%)297 (26.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x267 (23.3%)309 (27.6%)
4.0x or more366 (31.9%)135 (12.1%)
Total1,146 (100.0%)1,118 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cortez

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cortez
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800648 (56.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499220 (19.2%)479 (42.8%)
$800 to $1,499231 (20.2%)377 (33.7%)
Total1,146 (100.0%)1,118 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Cortez

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cortez

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cortez
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years274 (66.7%)137 (33.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,341 (78.7%)362 (21.3%)
19 to 25 Years708 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years866 (77.0%)258 (23.0%)
35 to 44 Years856 (88.9%)107 (11.1%)
45 to 54 Years826 (94.2%)51 (5.8%)
55 to 64 Years931 (92.4%)77 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,195 (99.3%)9 (0.7%)
75 Years and older715 (97.8%)16 (2.2%)
Total7,712 (88.3%)1,017 (11.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cortez

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cortez
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born274 (66.7%)137 (33.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,341 (78.7%)362 (21.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen708 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cortez

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cortez
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,227 (92.3%)102 (7.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,593 (83.5%)314 (16.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,382 (96.8%)79 (3.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999780 (71.4%)313 (28.6%)
$100,000 and over1,680 (89.1%)206 (10.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cortez

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cortez
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6175 (42.6%)99 (24.1%)
6 to 18 Years1,014 (59.5%)610 (35.8%)
19 to 25 Years461 (65.1%)398 (56.2%)
25 to 34 Years512 (45.6%)354 (31.5%)
35 to 44 Years335 (34.8%)558 (57.9%)
45 to 54 Years205 (23.4%)661 (75.4%)
55 to 64 Years310 (30.7%)665 (66.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,143 (94.9%)702 (58.3%)
75 Years and over701 (95.9%)526 (72.0%)
Total4,856 (55.6%)4,573 (52.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cortez

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cortez
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years230 (25.0%)201 (21.4%)
35 to 64 Years107 (8.0%)165 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years190 (30.1%)119 (20.8%)
75 Years and over177 (65.6%)238 (51.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Cortez

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Cortez: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years35 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years17 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years96 (15.2%)85 (14.8%)
75 Years and over129 (47.8%)27 (5.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Cortez: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years162 (17.6%)45 (4.8%)
35 to 64 Years6 (0.4%)26 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years21 (3.3%)94 (16.4%)
75 Years and over29 (10.7%)22 (4.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Cortez: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years33 (3.6%)156 (16.6%)
35 to 64 Years60 (4.5%)96 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years7 (1.1%)83 (14.5%)
75 Years and over24 (8.9%)42 (9.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Cortez: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years33 (3.6%)156 (16.6%)
35 to 64 Years33 (2.5%)24 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years112 (17.7%)69 (12.0%)
75 Years and over78 (28.9%)221 (47.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Cortez: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years33 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years33 (2.5%)18 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years80 (12.7%)69 (12.0%)
75 Years and over25 (9.3%)65 (14.1%)

Technology Access in Cortez

Computing Device Access in Cortez

Computing Device Access in Cortez
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,75378.0%
Smartphone2,81079.6%
Tablet1,93054.7%
No Computing Device2948.3%
Total3,528100.0%

Internet Access in Cortez

Internet Access in Cortez
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2,35066.6%
Cellular Data Only36310.3%
Satellite Internet48813.8%
No Internet51714.6%
Total3,528100.0%

Cortez Summary

Cortez is a city located in Montezuma County, Colorado, United States. The city is situated in the Four Corners region of the state, near the borders of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. As of the 2010 census, the population of Cortez was 8,482.

History

The area around Cortez was first inhabited by the Ancestral Puebloans, who built the nearby cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde. The first Europeans to explore the area were Spanish explorers in the late 16th century. The first permanent settlement in the area was established in 1876, when the town of Cortez was founded. The town was named after Spanish explorer Hernán Cortés, who conquered the Aztec Empire in 1521.
In the late 19th century, the area around Cortez was a popular destination for prospectors and miners. The town grew rapidly, and by the early 20th century, it had become a major trading center for the region.

Geography

Cortez is located in southwestern Colorado, in the Four Corners region of the state. The city is situated at an elevation of 6,000 feet (1,829 m) above sea level.
The city is located in the Montezuma Valley, which is surrounded by the San Juan Mountains to the east and the La Plata Mountains to the west. The Dolores River flows through the valley, and the city is located near the confluence of the Dolores and San Juan rivers.
Cortez is located approximately 100 miles (161 km) southwest of Grand Junction, Colorado, and approximately 200 miles (322 km) southwest of Denver.

Economy

The economy of Cortez is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The city is home to several large farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, wheat, hay, and alfalfa.
Tourism is also an important part of the local economy. The nearby Mesa Verde National Park is a popular destination for visitors, and the city is also home to several museums and other attractions.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Cortez was 8,482. The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 0.7% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 15.2% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 37.2% of the population.
The median household income in Cortez was $37,917, and the median family income was $45,938. The per capita income for the city was $20,845. About 16.2% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Cortez is a city located in Montezuma County, Colorado, in the Four Corners region of the state. The city was founded in 1876 and has a population of 8,482 as of the 2010 census. The economy of Cortez is largely based on agriculture and tourism, and the city is home to several large farms and attractions. The racial makeup of the city is 79.2% White, 0.7% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 15.2% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 37.2% of the population. The median household income in Cortez was $37,917, and the median family income was $45,938. About 16.2% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Cortez?
Total Population of Cortez is 8,832.
What is the Total Male Population of Cortez?
Total Male Population of Cortez is 4,153.
What is the Total Female Population of Cortez?
Total Female Population of Cortez is 4,679.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Cortez?
There are 88.76 Males per 100 Females in Cortez.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Cortez?
There are 112.67 Females per 100 Males in Cortez.
What is the Median Population Age in Cortez?
Median Population Age in Cortez is 37.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Cortez
Average Family Size in Cortez is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Cortez
Average Household Size in Cortez is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Cortez?
Per Capita income in Cortez is $27,632.
What is the Median Family Income in Cortez?
Median Family Income in Cortez is $67,857.
What is the Median Household income in Cortez?
Median Household Income in Cortez is $55,962.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Cortez?
Income or Wage Gap in Cortez is 28.1%.
Women in Cortez earn 71.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Cortez?
Inequality or Gini Index in Cortez is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Cortez?
There are 3,820 People in the Labor Forcein in Cortez.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Cortez?
55.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Cortez.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Cortez?
Unemployment Rate in Cortez is 7.0%.