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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

San Miguel County

Colorado · 6,594 residents · 1,286.725 sq mi
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San Miguel County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,514. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 1990. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $297,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,594
+81%since 1990
from 3,653 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5 / sq mi
+81%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.2
+3%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K5K6K7K9K1990201020202024San Miguel County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,514
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,578 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$35,329
+115%since 1990
from $16,454 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.4%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$297,900
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $158,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$811
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $538 in 1990
US average: $602
51.6%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 55.5% in 1990
48.4% rent
6.1
+19%since 1990
from 5.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(3,616)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(116)
Asian0.3%(12)
Diversity Score9.8%(359)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(5,959)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(439)
Asian0.7%(49)
Diversity Score18%(1,184)
18
+83%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.5%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 40.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 93.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.9%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−45%since 1990
from 24.1 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 San Miguel County, Colorado?

San Miguel County, Colorado has about 6,594 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in San Miguel County, Colorado earns about $48,514 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 $297,900, and the typical rent is about $811 a month.

How educated are people in San Miguel County, Colorado?

About 48.5% 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 10.4% 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 2,941 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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

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