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Saguache County, Colorado
Saguache County, Colorado. Saguache County had 6,732 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.6% since 2020, faster than Colorado (+4.1%). It holds 5 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 08109.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,732
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,368 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,580
Median household income
$50,082
±$9,396 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$212,600
±$28,188 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$828
±$350 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
How many people live in Saguache County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,368 residents in Saguache County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,732 for July 1, 2025, up 5.6% since 2020, faster than Colorado (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,580 over 3,169 square miles of land.
| Measure | Saguache County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,580 | 5,862,189 | −12 |
| Households | 3,397±131 | 2,374,218 | +537 |
| Average household size | 1.93±0.07 | 2.42 | −0.37 |
| Housing units | 3,902±19 | 2,589,053 | −249 |
Saguache County's population since 2000
From 5,917 in 2000 to 6,732 in 2025: up 13.8%. 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 Saguache County?
Saguache County holds 5 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Center with 1,890 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Center | 1,929 | $45,750 |
|---|---|---|
| SaguacheGEOID 0867005 | 539 | $58,352 |
| CrestoneGEOID 0818420 | 141 | not published |
| MoffatGEOID 0851250 | 108 | not published |
| BonanzaGEOID 0807571 | 17 | not published |
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 Saguache County?
The median resident of Saguache County is 49.6 years old; 17.8% are under 18 and 26.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 36.8%. 7.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Saguache County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.6±1.2 | 37.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.8%±0.1 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.7%±1.8 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 36.8% | 22.5% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.9%±1.6 pts | 64.8% | −3.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±1.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.4%±1.7 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.7%±2.7 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.8%±3.6 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6%±3.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 23.8%±3.9 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.6%±3.2 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.9%±2.7 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.3%±4.4 pts | 45.7% | +9.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.1%±3.6 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±1.6 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 Saguache County earn?
Half of Saguache County's 3,397 households earn less than $50,082 a year (±$9,396), against $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $47,469 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Saguache County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,082±$9,396 | $95,470 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,915±$17,737 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,682±$9,228 | $52,636 | +$13,978 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.8%±4.5 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.5%±11.7 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.1%±6.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.8%±3.4 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 Saguache County?
Owners occupy 76.9% of Saguache County's occupied homes and renters 23.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $212,600 by its owner (±$28,188). The median renter pays $828 a month including utilities, and 41.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Saguache County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $212,600±$28,188 | $539,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $828±$350 | $1,761 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.5%±12.9 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,315±$131 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.9%±5.2 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,902±19 | 2,589,053 | −249 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1%±5.0 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.9%±3.9 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.1%±3.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.6%±3.6 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 Saguache County building?
Builders took permits for 70 new housing units across Saguache County in 2025 (70 single-family), 10.4 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 Saguache County get to work?
61.0% of Saguache County's workers drive alone and 12.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.3%.
| Measure | Saguache County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.1%±3.5 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.3%±4.2 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 61.0%±6.6 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 17.5%±6.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 7.6%±3.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.1%±4.5 pts | 21.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.5 min±2.3 | 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 Saguache County's census tracts?
Saguache County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $46,111 (Tract 9776) to $57,736 (Tract 9777).
| Tract 977608109977600 | 3,699±245 | $46,111 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 977708109977700 | 2,881±245 | $57,736 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Saguache County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 45th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 12th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 56th of 64 |
| Median household income | 60th of 64 |
| Median home value | 53rd of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 58th of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 12th of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36th of 64 |
| Median age | 11th 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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