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San Miguel County

Colorado · 8,072 residents · 1,286.725 sq mi
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San Miguel County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,898. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $448,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,072
+22%since 2000
from 6,594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+20%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K6K7K9K1990201020202024San Miguel County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,898
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,514 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,248
+34%since 2000
from $35,329 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$448,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,146
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $811 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
40.3% rent
Afford Score
6.7
+9%since 2000
from 6.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(6,757)
Black0.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(882)
Asian0.7%(55)
Other2.2%(177)
Diversity Score31.7%(2,560)
Segregation Score31.9%(2,576)
Diversity Score
32
+77%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 48.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 85.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.7%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Miguel County, Colorado?

San Miguel County, Colorado has about 8,072 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Miguel County, Colorado earns about $66,898 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 $448,900, and the typical rent is about $1,146 a month.

How educated are people in San Miguel County, Colorado?

About 56.6% 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 4,419 residents, a change of about 121 percent over that period.

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