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Saguache

Colorado · 520 residents (2025 est.) · 0.394 sq mi
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Saguache has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,352. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 39% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
579
Unchangedsince 2000
from 578 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,470 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,467 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
−6%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:520 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4275115966807641990201020202024Saguache
2024579
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,352
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,544 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,865
+111%since 2000
from $14,139 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
−24%since 2010
from 0.469 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction17.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,035
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
44.9% rent
Vacancy rate
24.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(356)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino34.4%(199)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.7%(334)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino46.1%(267)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other18.5%(107)
Diversity Score78.8%(456)
Diversity Score
79
+36%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
+28.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2011
from 45.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
39.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.7%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2012
from 23.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.9%
−56.1 ptssince 2013
from 71.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+45.2 ptssince 2017
from 48.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2016
from 77.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2016
from 21.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saguache, Colorado?

Saguache, Colorado has about 579 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saguache, Colorado?

The typical household in Saguache, Colorado earns about $58,352 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saguache, Colorado expensive?

In Saguache, Colorado, the typical rent is about $1,035 a month.

How educated are people in Saguache, Colorado?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Saguache, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saguache, Colorado?

About 5.5% of people in Saguache, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saguache, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Saguache, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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