Walsenburg is located in Huerfano county Colorado with a geographic area of 3.0 square miles. The total population in Walsenburg is 2,982 with 54.0% male and 46.0% female. Children under age 5 represent 4.5% of the population, under age 18 equal 19.5% of the population and over age 65 is 30.7% of the population. The median household income is $31,250, per capita income is $21,182. There are a total of 1,378 housing units with 57.2% owner occupied. Education includes 32.7% of residents that are high school graduates and 18.3% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Walsenburg in the summer is 69 degrees, and in the winter 29 degrees.
