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Saguache County

Colorado · 6,732 residents (2025 est.) · 3,168.566 sq mi
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Saguache County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,082. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $212,600. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 48% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,580
+11%since 2000
from 5,917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−5%since 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
49.6
+34%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,732 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Saguache County
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.4%(291)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.9%(325)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.5%(298)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.5%(297)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242%(131)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.3%(679)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.7%(966)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.1%(664)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.9%(1,175)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418.6%(1,223)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.1%(399)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2%(132)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,082
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,495 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,682
+218%since 2000
from $13,121 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.551
+16%since 2010
from 0.475 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,600
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$828
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+12%since 2009
from 3.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
78
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-Hispanic51.6%(3,053)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino45.3%(2,678)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(3,614)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino36.8%(2,422)
Asian1.2%(80)
Other7.1%(464)
Diversity Score
70
+6%since 2009
from 66 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
49
−5%since 2020
from 51 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
Mexican22.7%(1,494)
Spaniard4.2%(275)
Guatemalan0.4%(26)
Cuban0.3%(22)
Asian origin
Filipino1.1%(71)
Thai0.1%(9)
Ancestry
German14.3%(941)
Irish10.4%(682)
English9.7%(638)
American3.4%(227)
Russian3.1%(206)
Italian3.1%(203)
Scottish3%(196)
Scotch-Irish2.8%(181)
Swedish2%(129)
French1.9%(126)
Polish1.9%(126)
Norwegian1.8%(118)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1.5%(98)
Dutch1%(69)
Finnish0.8%(53)
Slovak0.6%(42)
Swiss0.5%(31)
Hungarian0.4%(25)
Ukrainian0.3%(23)
Welsh0.3%(20)
Armenian0.2%(10)
British0.1%(8)
Canadian0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Spaniard population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.6%
−56.1 ptssince 2013
from 68.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+23.6 ptssince 2017
from 67.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2016
from 66.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2016
from 30.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29%(833)
Married49.3%(1,418)
Widowed2.5%(71)
Divorced19.3%(554)
Women 15+
Never married15.9%(444)
Married51.1%(1,427)
Widowed10.2%(284)
Divorced22.8%(635)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saguache County, Colorado?

Saguache County, Colorado has about 6,580 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Saguache County, Colorado earns about $50,082 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saguache County, Colorado expensive?

In Saguache County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $212,600, and the typical rent is about $828 a month.

How educated are people in Saguache County, Colorado?

About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Saguache County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saguache County, Colorado?

About 17.8% of people in Saguache County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saguache County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Saguache County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,961 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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