San Miguel County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08113 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,968 | — | #2,656 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $79,024 | +5.2% | #623 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.3 years | +11.3% | #1,113 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $720,700 | +155.7% | #48 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,149 | -1.2% | #624 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | -26.5% | #633 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
San Miguel County has a population of 7,968, making it the #2,656 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in San Miguel County is $79,024, ranking #623 out of 3,222 counties — 5.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.3% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.
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The median home value in San Miguel County is $720,700 (+155.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,149/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.0%.
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84.8% of residents in San Miguel County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.5% below the national rate.
About San Miguel County, Colorado
San Miguel County, Colorado has a total population of 7,968, making it the 2,656th most populous county in the United States. The median age in San Miguel County is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in San Miguel County is $79,024, which ranks #623 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.
The median home value in San Miguel County is $720,700, 155.7% above the national median. Renters in San Miguel County pay a median gross rent of $1,149 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In San Miguel County, 64.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 92.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.0 min.
San Miguel County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.7%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
All data for San Miguel 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.