Baca County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,428 | — | #3,005 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,215 | -38.5% | #2,925 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.0 years | +10.5% | #1,200 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $122,900 | -56.4% | #2,609 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $592 | -49.1% | #3,059 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.6% | +95.4% | #2,976 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Baca County has a population of 3,428, making it the #3,005 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Baca County is $46,215, ranking #2,925 out of 3,222 counties — 38.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.6% and unemployment stands at 0.6%.
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The median home value in Baca County is $122,900 (-56.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $592/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.5%.
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92.6% of residents in Baca County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% above the national rate.
About Baca County, Colorado
Baca County, Colorado has a total population of 3,428, making it the 3,005th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Baca County is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Baca County is $46,215, which ranks #2,925 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6%.
The median home value in Baca County is $122,900, 56.4% below the national median. Renters in Baca County pay a median gross rent of $592 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Baca County, 24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 14.0 min.
Baca County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
All data for Baca County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.