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Baca County

Colorado · 3,506 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 $34,655. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 1,011 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,800. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,506
−22%since 2000
from 4,517 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+6%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Baca County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,655
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,099 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,583
+63%since 2000
from $15,068 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction27.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$432
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
29.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+62%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(4,084)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7%(317)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.1%(773)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(2,916)
Black0.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(346)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other3.6%(126)
Diversity Score32.4%(1,136)
Segregation Score4.2%(149)
Diversity Score
32
+89%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
4
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
+2%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.0%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baca County, Colorado?

Baca County, Colorado has about 3,506 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Baca County, Colorado earns about $34,655 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 $98,800, and the typical rent is about $432 a month.

How educated are people in Baca County, Colorado?

About 21.9% 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 18.1% 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 1,050 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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