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 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,082 | -33.4% | #2,767 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.6 years | +27.5% | #245 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $212,600 | -24.6% | #1,271 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $828 | -28.8% | #1,902 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% | +41.0% | #2,416 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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87.4% of residents in Saguache County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% below the national rate.
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.