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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Archuleta County

Colorado · 5,345 residents · 1,350.088 sq mi
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Archuleta County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,894. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 4,553 residents. Median home value is $79,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,345
−46%vs 2000
vs 9,898 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4 / sq mi
−46%vs 2000
vs 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.4
−13%vs 2000
vs 40.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$22,894
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,901 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,913
−50%vs 2000
vs $21,683 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.9%
+5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$79,300
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $156,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$385
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $627 in 2000
US average: $450
70.7%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.8% in 2000
29.3% rent
3.5
−16%vs 2000
vs 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(7,927)
Black0.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(1,659)
Asian0.3%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.9%(3,654)
1990
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(4,692)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(1,246)
Asian0.4%(22)
Other11.7%(628)
Diversity Score56%(2,996)
56
+52%vs 2000
vs 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.7%
−9.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.9%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.8%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
+57%vs 2000
vs 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Archuleta County, Colorado?

Archuleta County, Colorado has about 5,345 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Archuleta County, Colorado?

The typical household in Archuleta County, Colorado earns about $22,894 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Archuleta County, Colorado expensive?

In Archuleta County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $79,300, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Archuleta County, Colorado?

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

What is the poverty rate in Archuleta County, Colorado?

About 16.9% of people in Archuleta County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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

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