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Numerous cities in Colorado will experience profound economic difficulties with less income and more people living in poverty in the year 2025; however, their societies will still be strong, resilient, and adamant about restoration. Also read, Top 10 poorest towns in North Dakota 2025, Top 10 Poorest Cities in the US in 2025
La Junta: The Poorest Town in Colorado
La Junta is a city of 7,211 people and a leader in the list of the poorest towns of Colorado in 2025. It has a median household income of $54,253, which is the sixth lowest in the state. The town has a poverty rate of 26.0% which is the second-highest rate in Colorado, with 1,874 people living in poverty. Low wages and limited job opportunities are at the root of this economic malaise in La Junta.
Delta: A Town Facing Economic Hardships
With 9266 residents, Delta is the second on the list of poorest town in Colorado. Median household income is the second lowest in the state at $46,010, while the poverty rate of 19.5% is the sixth highest. Approximately 1,810 people are living in poverty. Despite various challenges, Delta is still working towards its economic growth.
Gunnison: A Mountain Town with Economic Struggles
Gunnison is one of the mountain towns with the most beautiful views and it is struggling economically. The place has a median household income of $50,792, which is the fourth lowest in Colorado, and a poverty rate of 18.5% which is the eighth highest. Around 1,536 people live in poverty. The trouble is that living in mountain towns is expensive and that is one of the reasons why residents find it hard to make a living.
Alamosa: A Community Battling Economic Challenges
Alamosa, with a population of 9,847, is ranked the fourth-worst place to live in terms of poverty in Colorado. Median household income is the third lowest in the state at $46,969, while the poverty rate of 17.8% is the ninth highest. Around 1,753 people are estimated to be living in poverty. The community is moving to rejuvenate itself and to improve the economic conditions.
Trinidad: A Historic Town Facing Economic Hardships
Trinidad, with a population of 8,309, is the fifth-most impoverished town in Colorado. It has a median household income of $50,792, which ranks the fourth lowest in the state, and a poverty rate of 18.5% which is the eighth highest. Approximately 1,536 residents live in poverty. One of the advantages of Trinidad is its past, and among the things that the locals are most proud of are the history and the cultural heritage of the town.
