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Baca County, Colorado
Baca County, Colorado. Baca County had 3,347 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.5% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. It holds 6 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 08009.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,347
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,506 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,428
Median household income
$46,215
±$8,944 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$122,900
±$28,166 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$592
±$81 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
How many people live in Baca County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 3,506 residents in Baca County. The Census Bureau estimates 3,347 for July 1, 2025, down 4.5% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 3,428 over 2,555 square miles of land.
| Measure | Baca County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,428 | 5,862,189 | −133 |
| Households | 1,657±65 | 2,374,218 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.02±0.08 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,983±19 | 2,589,053 | −275 |
Baca County's population since 2000
From 4,517 in 2000 to 3,347 in 2025: down 25.9%. 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 Baca County?
Baca County holds 6 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Springfield with 1,293 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Springfield | 1,325 | $48,295 |
|---|---|---|
| Walsh | 543 | $24,196 |
| PritchettGEOID 0861315 | 112 | not published |
| CampoGEOID 0811645 | 103 | $53,125 |
| Vilas | 98 | not published |
| Two ButtesGEOID 0879270 | 34 | $25,000 |
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 Baca County?
The median resident of Baca County is 43.0 years old; 22.4% are under 18 and 25.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.9%. 5.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Baca County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0±1.8 | 37.7 | −3.0 |
| Under 18 years | 22.4% | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.8%±1.1 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.9% | 22.5% | −0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.8%±0.5 pts | 64.8% | −2.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.6%±1.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±1.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.0%±2.3 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.7%±1.4 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6%±1.9 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 17.2%±2.3 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.4%±2.5 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.7%±3.5 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.7%±3.4 pts | 45.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1%±2.3 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.6 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 Baca County earn?
Half of Baca County's 1,657 households earn less than $46,215 a year (±$8,944), against $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $44,155 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Baca County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,215±$8,944 | $95,470 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $64,396±$6,395 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,779±$2,858 | $52,636 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.6%±5.2 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.9%±10.1 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.3%±4.2 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.9%±3.6 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 Baca County?
Owners occupy 71.5% of Baca County's occupied homes and renters 28.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $122,900 by its owner (±$28,166). The median renter pays $592 a month including utilities, and 40.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Baca County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $122,900±$28,166 | $539,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $592±$81 | $1,761 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.6%±11.5 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,115±$130 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.5%±5.0 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,983±19 | 2,589,053 | −275 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.7%±5.0 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.3%±4.9 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.8%±4.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±1.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.7%±3.3 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 Baca County building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units across Baca County in 2025 (2 single-family), 0.6 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 Baca County get to work?
80.3% of Baca County's workers drive alone and 7.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 12.1 minutes.
| Measure | Baca County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.8%±3.5 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.3%±4.7 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.9%±2.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 4.4%±2.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.9%±3.6 pts | 21.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 12.1 min±1.2 | 25.2 min | no clear change |
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 Baca County's census tracts?
Baca County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $45,813 (Tract 9646) to $46,719 (Tract 9647).
| Tract 964608009964600 | 1,363±113 | $45,813 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 964708009964700 | 2,065±113 | $46,719 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Baca County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 56th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 61st of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 59th of 64 |
| Median household income | 63rd of 64 |
| Median home value | 63rd of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 63rd of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52nd of 64 |
| Median age | 28th 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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