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Archuleta County

Colorado · 13,359 residents · 1,350.088 sq mi
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Archuleta County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,658. Population has grown 35% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $331,900. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,359
+35%since 2000
from 9,898 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.2
+28%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,658
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,901 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,995
+52%since 2000
from $21,683 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$331,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$997
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $627 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+45%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(10,175)
Black0.3%(41)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(2,159)
Asian0.8%(101)
Other3.3%(443)
Diversity Score43.8%(5,854)
Segregation Score8.5%(1,136)
Diversity Score
44
+19%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
9
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−62.4 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Archuleta County, Colorado?

Archuleta County, Colorado has about 13,359 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Archuleta County, Colorado earns about $55,658 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 $331,900, and the typical rent is about $997 a month.

How educated are people in Archuleta County, Colorado?

About 39.7% 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 8.3% of people in Archuleta County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Archuleta County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Archuleta County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,014 residents, a change of about 150 percent over that period.

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