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Archuleta County, Colorado
Archuleta County, Colorado. Archuleta County had 14,306 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.1% since 2020, faster than Colorado (+4.1%). It holds 2 places (1 city, village or borough and 1 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 08007.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,306
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,359 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,900
Median household income
$83,065
±$7,046 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$478,100
±$22,913 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,432
±$150 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
How many people live in Archuleta County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 13,359 residents in Archuleta County. The Census Bureau estimates 14,306 for July 1, 2025, up 7.1% since 2020, faster than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 13,900 over 1,350 square miles of land.
| Measure | Archuleta County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,900 | 5,862,189 | +647 |
| Households | 5,921±348 | 2,374,218 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.32±0.13 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,858±37 | 2,589,053 | +485 |
Archuleta County's population since 2000
From 9,898 in 2000 to 14,306 in 2025: up 44.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Archuleta County?
Archuleta County holds 2 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Pagosa Springs with 1,838 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Pagosa Springs | 1,571 | $50,785 |
|---|---|---|
| ArbolesGEOID 0802905 | 308 | $42,262 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Archuleta County?
The median resident of Archuleta County is 52.1 years old; 16.7% are under 18 and 28.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.6%. 4.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Archuleta County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.1±0.9 | 37.7 | +1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 16.7%±0.2 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.8%±0.7 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.6% | 22.5% | −1.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.4%±0.4 pts | 64.8% | +1.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±0.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.4%±1.4 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.8%±2.0 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.1%±1.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 18.8%±2.6 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.5%±2.2 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.4%±1.9 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.9%±3.8 pts | 45.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.6%±2.9 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0%±1.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Archuleta County earn?
Half of Archuleta County's 5,921 households earn less than $83,065 a year (±$7,046), against $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 the median was $64,268 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $18,797 after inflation. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Archuleta County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,065±$7,046 | $95,470 | +$18,797 |
| Mean household income | $102,901±$7,915 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,172±$3,691 | $52,636 | +$6,246 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.2%±2.5 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.3%±4.9 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.9%±2.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.0%±2.9 pts | 93.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Archuleta County?
Owners occupy 80.1% of Archuleta County's occupied homes and renters 19.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $478,100 by its owner (±$22,913). The median renter pays $1,432 a month including utilities, and 43.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Archuleta County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $478,100±$22,913 | $539,400 | +$91,170 |
| Median gross rent | $1,432±$150 | $1,761 | +$249 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.2%±13.3 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,916±$133 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.1%±3.4 pts | 66.2% | +7.9 pts |
| Housing units | 9,858±37 | 2,589,053 | +485 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5%±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.3%±9.2 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.1%±3.0 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.6%±2.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.8%±1.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Archuleta County building?
Builders took permits for 124 new housing units across Archuleta County in 2025 (124 single-family), 8.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Archuleta County get to work?
63.9% of Archuleta County's workers drive alone and 17.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.3%.
| Measure | Archuleta County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.4%±3.9 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3%±0.8 pts | 4.6% | −3.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 63.9%±4.8 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.4%±4.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.1%±1.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.8%±4.3 pts | 21.0% | +7.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.2 min±2.6 | 25.2 min | +4.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Archuleta County's census tracts?
Archuleta County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $51,989 (Tract 9404) to $106,042 (Tract 9742.01).
| Tract 940408007940400 | 1,430±235 | $51,989 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9742.0108007974201 | 1,746±279 | $106,042 |
| Tract 9742.0208007974202 | 4,278±512 | $82,134 |
| Tract 974308007974300 | 4,173±530 | $77,469 |
| Tract 974408007974400 | 2,273±372 | $88,800 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Archuleta County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 34th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 7th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 34th of 64 |
| Median household income | 27th of 64 |
| Median home value | 25th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 25th of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 47th of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27th of 64 |
| Median age | 7th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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