Cortez, a city located in the state of Colorado (CO), is home to a population of approximately 8,832 people. Cortez boasts a median age of 37.9, with around 30.2% of its residents aged 60 or above. 9.8% of the population identifies as US Veterans. 16.3% of Cortez residents are disabled. The city has an average household income of $55,962, while the unemployment rate stands at 7%, and around 14.8% of the population is considered to be living below the poverty level. In terms of housing, the average home value in Cortez is $203,914, with a monthly rent averaging $941.