CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2010 ACS

San Miguel County

Colorado · 7,359 residents · 1,286.725 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

San Miguel County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,399. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $493,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,359
+12%since 2000
from 6,594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+15%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K6K7K9K1990201020202024San Miguel County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,399
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,514 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,247
+8%since 2000
from $35,329 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$493,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$973
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $811 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
43.2% rent
Vacancy rate
49.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.4
+21%since 2000
from 6.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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%
Diversity Score18%(1,184)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(6,514)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(630)
Asian0.7%(52)
Other1.9%(141)
Diversity Score26%(1,914)
Diversity Score
26
+45%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+26%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
53.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.2%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to San Miguel County

Boise County
Pop 8,545
Warren County
Pop 8,474
Union County
Pop 6,863
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
Pop 7,270
Places similar to San Miguel County
Head to head

Compare San Miguel County to nearby counties

SAN MIGUEL COUNTY VS
Dolores County
Income$64,907−2%
Home value$247,600−50%
Population2,466−68%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SAN MIGUEL COUNTY VS
Montrose County
Income$72,120+9%
Home value$388,400−21%
Population44,591+475%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SAN MIGUEL COUNTY VS
Ouray County
Income$91,020+37%
Home value$739,800+50%
Population5,265−32%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SAN MIGUEL COUNTY VS
San Juan County
Income$77,824+17%
Home value$432,500−12%
Population813−90%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in San Miguel County, Colorado?

San Miguel County, Colorado has about 7,359 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Miguel County, Colorado earns about $66,399 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 $493,000, and the typical rent is about $973 a month.

How educated are people in San Miguel County, Colorado?

About 48.8% 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 9.8% 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 3,706 residents, a change of about 101 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

4 census tracts
Census Tract 9681.02Census Tract 9681.01Census Tract 9681.03Census Tract 9682
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 81435ZIP 81423ZIP 81431ZIP 81430ZIP 81426
Up the hierarchy
All counties in Colorado
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

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

How we source and harmonize this data →