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Baca County

Colorado · 4,517 residents · 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 $28,099. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $49,300. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,517
−1%since 1990
from 4,556 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 2 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.9
+10%since 1990
from 39.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Baca County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,099
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,602 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,068
+57%since 1990
from $9,571 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.9%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$295
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235 in 1990
US average: $602
76.1%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
23.9% rent
1.8
+2%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(4,343)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(234)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score21.7%(989)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(4,084)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7%(317)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score17.1%(773)
17
−21%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.5%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−30%since 1990
from 17.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baca County, Colorado?

Baca County, Colorado has about 4,517 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Baca County, Colorado earns about $28,099 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 $49,300, and the typical rent is about $295 a month.

How educated are people in Baca County, Colorado?

About 14.0% 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 16.9% 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 39 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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