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Baca County

Colorado · 3,347 residents (2025 est.) · 2,554.993 sq mi
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Baca County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,215. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 1,089 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,900. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,428
−24%since 2000
from 4,517 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−11%since 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,347 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Baca County
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.1%(176)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(243)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.7%(228)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194%(137)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.9%(134)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.1%(382)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.4%(461)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.9%(339)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413%(444)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.3%(457)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.4%(289)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4%(138)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,215
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,099 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,779
+104%since 2000
from $15,068 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
+1%since 2010
from 0.468 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction21.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,900
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+32%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(4,084)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7%(317)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(2,839)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(375)
Asian2.6%(88)
Other3.3%(113)
Diversity Score
38
+32%since 2009
from 28 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
18
+316%since 2020
from 4 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican10.2%(349)
Spaniard0.1%(4)
Asian origin
Vietnamese1.5%(51)
Filipino1.1%(37)
Ancestry
German14.5%(496)
English11.3%(386)
Irish10.8%(371)
American4.8%(166)
Scottish1.7%(58)
Italian1.5%(51)
Dutch1.5%(50)
Swedish1.5%(50)
French0.9%(32)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(27)
Canadian0.7%(23)
Hungarian0.6%(20)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Australian0.4%(15)
Norwegian0.4%(12)
Russian0.2%(8)
Polish0.2%(7)
Ukrainian0.1%(5)
Swiss0.1%(4)
Danish0.1%(3)
Welsh0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.8%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 19.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2017
from 69.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 92.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 6.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.6%(419)
Married52.2%(714)
Widowed5.2%(71)
Divorced12%(164)
Women 15+
Never married15.1%(213)
Married56.3%(796)
Widowed18.5%(262)
Divorced10%(142)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baca County, Colorado?

Baca County, Colorado has about 3,428 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Baca County, Colorado earns about $46,215 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baca County, Colorado expensive?

In Baca County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $122,900, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Baca County, Colorado?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Baca County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baca County, Colorado?

About 24.6% of people in Baca County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baca County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Baca County, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,128 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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