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San Miguel County

Colorado · 7,753 residents (2025 est.) · 1,286.725 sq mi
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#6Most educatedof 3,14464.9%#48Most expensive homesof 3,139$720,700
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San Miguel County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,024. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $720,700. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,968
+21%since 2000
from 6,594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
+8%since 2009
from 6 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+27%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,753 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K6K7K9K1990201020202024San Miguel County
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.5%(201)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.7%(297)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.4%(352)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.4%(592)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.7%(297)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.5%(1,234)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.3%(1,141)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.9%(1,191)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.8%(1,182)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.6%(1,082)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.7%(292)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(107)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,024
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,514 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,078
+115%since 2000
from $35,329 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.569
+26%since 2010
from 0.452 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$720,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,149
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $811 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
37.0% rent
Vacancy rate
30.8%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.1
+10%since 2009
from 8.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
39
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in San Miguel County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(5,959)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(439)
Asian0.7%(49)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84%(6,690)
Black1%(83)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(931)
Asian0.6%(51)
Other2.7%(213)
Diversity Score
35
+32%since 2009
from 27 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
44
+39%since 2020
from 32 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
Mexican5.5%(437)
Cuban0.6%(45)
Argentine0.4%(33)
Asian origin
Chinese0.4%(28)
Filipino0.3%(23)
Ancestry
German22.1%(1,760)
Irish15.8%(1,260)
English14%(1,116)
Polish7%(556)
American6.1%(488)
Scottish2.7%(212)
Italian2.1%(167)
Swiss1.7%(133)
Norwegian1.6%(131)
Russian1.3%(103)
French1.2%(96)
Dutch1%(83)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Romanian1%(79)
Swedish0.9%(72)
Lithuanian0.8%(62)
Czech0.7%(55)
Croatian0.6%(46)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(43)
Canadian0.5%(41)
Arab0.5%(40)
Danish0.5%(40)
British0.4%(29)
Portuguese0.3%(24)
Australian0.3%(20)
Welsh0.2%(18)
Nigerian0.2%(17)
Hungarian0.2%(15)
Ukrainian0.1%(9)
Iranian0.1%(7)
Lebanese0.1%(6)
Serbian0.1%(5)
Slovak0.1%(5)
Greek0%(3)
Belgian0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 48.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+26%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
37.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
25.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 85.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
41.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.2%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2017
from 79.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 88.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 9.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married38.1%(1,588)
Married48%(2,003)
Widowed2.1%(89)
Divorced11.8%(493)
Women 15+
Never married27.2%(801)
Married54.9%(1,616)
Widowed5.3%(157)
Divorced12.6%(371)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Miguel County, Colorado?

San Miguel County, Colorado has about 7,968 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Miguel County, Colorado?

The typical household in San Miguel County, Colorado earns about $79,024 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Miguel County, Colorado expensive?

In San Miguel County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $720,700, and the typical rent is about $1,149 a month.

How educated are people in San Miguel County, Colorado?

About 64.9% of adults age 25 and over in San Miguel County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Miguel County, Colorado?

About 9.3% of people in San Miguel County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Miguel County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, San Miguel County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,315 residents, a change of about 118 percent over that period.

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