Saguache County, Colorado

CO · FIPS 08109 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 6,580 #2,770 / 3,222
14th
Median Household Income $50,082 -33.4% #2,767 / 3,222
14th
Median Age 49.6 years +27.5% #245 / 3,222
92th
Median Home Value $212,600 -24.6% #1,271 / 3,222
61th
Median Gross Rent $828 -28.8% #1,902 / 3,222
41th
Poverty Rate 17.8% +41.0% #2,416 / 3,222
25th

Demographics

Saguache County has a population of 6,580, making it the #2,770 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.6 years, which is 27.5% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

92.3%
Native Born
7.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Saguache County is $50,082, ranking #2,767 out of 3,222 counties — 33.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.8% and unemployment stands at 10.3%.

Median Household Income
$50,082 −33.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,767 of 3,222
14th percentile
Per Capita Income
$41,682 +1.0% vs nat'l
Rank #651 of 3,222
80th percentile
Poverty Rate
17.8% +41.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,416 of 3,222
25th percentile
Unemployment Rate
10.3% +94.9% vs nat'l
Rank #3,110 of 3,222
3th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.3% −7.1% vs nat'l
Rank #670 of 3,222
79th percentile
Mean Commute Time
19.4 min −29.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,881 of 3,222
11th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Saguache County is $212,600 (-24.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $828/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.9%.

Median Home Value
$212,600 −24.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,271 of 3,222
61th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$828 −28.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,902 of 3,222
41th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.9% +19.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,186 of 3,222
63th percentile
76.9% Homeownership

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Health

87.4% of residents in Saguache County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% below the national rate.

87.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.4% −4.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,645 of 3,222
18th percentile

About Saguache County, Colorado

Saguache County, Colorado has a total population of 6,580, making it the 2,770th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Saguache County is 49.6 years, which is 27.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Saguache County is $50,082, which ranks #2,767 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3%.

The median home value in Saguache County is $212,600, 24.6% below the national median. Renters in Saguache County pay a median gross rent of $828 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Saguache County, 31.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.4 min.

Saguache County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 54.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (36.8%) and Two or More Races (6.4%).

All data for Saguache 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.