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Saguache

Colorado · 485 residents · 0.394 sq mi
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Saguache has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,228. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 93 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,200. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 61% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
485
−16%since 2000
from 578 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,231 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,467 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.7
+20%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4275115966807641990201020202024Saguache
2024579
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,228
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,544 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,709
+11%since 2000
from $14,139 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$184
−68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.3%
−33.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+52%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(285)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino37.3%(181)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other10.4%(50)
Diversity Score71.4%(346)
Diversity Score
71
+24%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+19%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saguache, Colorado?

Saguache, Colorado has about 485 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saguache, Colorado?

The typical household in Saguache, Colorado earns about $22,228 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saguache, Colorado expensive?

In Saguache, Colorado, the median home is worth about $99,200, and the typical rent is about $184 a month.

How educated are people in Saguache, Colorado?

About 17.5% 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 29.4% of people in Saguache, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saguache, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Saguache, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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