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La Plata County, CO: growth, migration and housing
La Plata County has 56,898 residents, up 2.2% since 2020 (-0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,990 households moved in and 1,960 moved out (+30 net), bringing in a net $28.8M of income. Median household income is $86,056, the median home $591,500 and median rent $1,504 a month.
In Colorado: 33rd of 64 counties for 5-year population growth · 33rd of 60 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 23rd of 64 counties for median household income · 17th of 64 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to La Plata County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan County, NM | 124 | $5.8M |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 76 | $9.4M |
| Denver County, CO | 67 | $5.2M |
| Montezuma County, CO | 63 | $3.2M |
| Jefferson County, CO | 51 | $3.3M |
| Boulder County, CO | 49 | $4.6M |
| El Paso County, CO | 45 | $2.5M |
| Archuleta County, CO | 41 | $4.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving La Plata County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan County, NM | 166 | $8.7M |
| Montezuma County, CO | 92 | $4.4M |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 81 | $12.9M |
| Denver County, CO | 62 | $4.3M |
| Larimer County, CO | 53 | $2.3M |
| Arapahoe County, CO | 41 | $2.5M |
| Boulder County, CO | 41 | $3.6M |
| Mesa County, CO | 38 | $2.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.