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Pagosa Springs

Colorado · 1,571 residents · 5.033 sq mi
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Pagosa Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $250,000. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,571
−1%since 2000
from 1,591 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
312 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 316 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+10%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pagosa Springs
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,125
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,593
+21%since 2000
from $15,355 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,000
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
46.3% rent
Afford Score
9.6
+193%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(858)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino43.2%(687)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.4%(993)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(894)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino33.3%(523)
Asian1.2%(19)
Other9.2%(144)
Diversity Score70.9%(1,113)
Diversity Score
71
+14%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.6 min
−3%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−55.7 ptssince 2013
from 69.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pagosa Springs, Colorado?

Pagosa Springs, Colorado has about 1,571 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pagosa Springs, Colorado?

The typical household in Pagosa Springs, Colorado earns about $26,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pagosa Springs, Colorado expensive?

In Pagosa Springs, Colorado, the median home is worth about $250,000, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Pagosa Springs, Colorado?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pagosa Springs, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pagosa Springs, Colorado?

About 25.7% of people in Pagosa Springs, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pagosa Springs, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Pagosa Springs, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 364 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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