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Saguache County

Colorado · 6,368 residents · 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 $45,231. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,400. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,368
+8%since 2000
from 5,917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+27%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Saguache County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,231
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,495 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,921
+75%since 2000
from $13,121 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,400
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$635
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+27%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score62.8%(3,717)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(3,578)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino37.6%(2,394)
Asian1%(63)
Other3.9%(251)
Diversity Score66.5%(4,235)
Segregation Score51.4%(3,273)
Diversity Score
67
+6%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
51
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−57.4 ptssince 2013
from 68.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saguache County, Colorado?

Saguache County, Colorado has about 6,368 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Saguache County, Colorado earns about $45,231 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 $152,400, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Saguache County, Colorado?

About 22.4% 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 16.2% 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 1,749 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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