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The ACS estimates about 237, give or take 51 civilian veterans in Washington County.
Among Colorado's 64 counties and equivalents, Washington County ranks 56th by its estimated number of veterans.
Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
Measure
Washington County
Colorado
United States
Share with a service-connected rating
28 percent
below the Colorado share; below the national share.
32 percent
30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher
18 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough
Not compared
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Veterans 75 and older in Washington County number about 79, give or take 22; their 33 percent share is above Colorado's 22 percent.
Veterans under 35 account for 10 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Washington County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Women veterans account for 8 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Washington County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Income, work and education in Washington County
Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
Measure
Washington County
Colorado
United States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income
$40,250 ± $10,928
$62,496 ± $868
$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income
$35,514 ± $2,960
$49,213 ± $223
$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over
5.2% ± 5.3 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
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Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over
35.1% ± 12.2 points
27.1% ± 0.7 points
30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64
61.2% ± 18.9 points
77.9% ± 0.7 points
73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64
0.0% ± 40.4 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
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Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over
98.7% ± 2.1 points
97.2% ± 0.2 points
95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over
15.4% ± 7.9 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
Not compared
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Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.
VA disability compensation in Washington County
VA reports 73 veterans in Washington County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
In 2025, lenders reported 8 VA-backed home loans out of 93 home loans made in Washington County (8.6% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
about 104 miles in a straight line from the county center.
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Outside Colorado, in Cheyenne, WY, Cheyenne VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) is Washington County's second-nearest medical center, about 116 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Washington County is Fort Collins Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Fort Collins, CO, about 107 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Denver RO (station 339); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Cleanup and former military sites in Washington County
No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Washington County.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
Veterans experiencing homelessness
On one night in January 2024, Colorado Balance of State CoC counted 197 veterans experiencing homelessness (57 sheltered, 140 unsheltered).
CO-500 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.
The HUD workbook reports 240 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Cope (unincorporated community): about 58 residents
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
Qualifying Colorado veterans with a service-connected disability receive an exemption on half of the first $200,000 of primary residence value.
Eligible dependents of permanently disabled Colorado National Guardsmen receive tuition assistance for up to eight semesters, with qualifying room and board support.
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