Need proof that there is more to the world than just money? Check out these small(er) Colorado counties that might be slightly below others when it comes to finances, but make up for those shortcomings with personality, spirit and pride. You’d never know they contain some of the poorest cities in Colorado.*All statistics are via the 2010 U.S. Census American Community Survey.*
1. Costilla County (Population: 3,536)
Cities Include: Blanca, Charma and San Luis (pictured) // Median Household Income: $24,388 // Per Capita Income: $16,525
2. Huerfano County (Population: 6,948)
Cities Include: Gardner, La Veta and Walsenburg (pictured) // Median Household Income: $30,058 // Per Capita Income: $23,139
3. Saguache County (Population: 6,161)
Cities Include: Center, Moffat and Saguache // Median Household Income: $30,430 // Per Capita Income: $18,686
4. Conejos County (Population: 8,220)
Cities Include: Manassa, Antonito and Conejos (pictured) // Median Household Income: $33,627 // Per Capita Income: $17,541
5. Prowers County (Population: 12,734)
Cities Include: Holly, Granada and Lamar (pictured) // Median Household Income: $33,969 // Per Capita Income: $18,429
6. Otero County (Population: 18,830)
Cities Include: Rocky Ford, Swink and La Junta (pictured) // Median Household Income: $34,142 // Per Capita Income: $18,056
7. Alamosa County (Population: 15,293)
Cities Include: Hooper, Mosca and Alamosa (pictured) // Median Household Income: $35,935 // Per Capita Income: $18,820
8. Baca County (Population: 3,833)
Cities Include: Campo, Walsh and Springfield (pictured) // Median Household Income: $36,017 // Per Capita Income: $21,472
9. Bent County (Population: 6,125)
Cities Include: Fort Lyon, Boggsville and Las Animas (pictured) // Median Household Income: $36,412 // Per Capita Income: $16,505
10. Jackson County (Population: 1,464)
Cities Include: Walden (pictured) // Median Household Income: $37,222 // Per Capita Income: $23,814
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