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San Miguel County, Colorado
San Miguel County, Colorado. San Miguel County had 7,753 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.9% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. It holds 6 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 08113.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,753
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,072 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,968
Median household income
$79,024
±$10,732 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$720,700
±$194,671 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,149
±$57 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
How many people live in San Miguel County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 8,072 residents in San Miguel County. The Census Bureau estimates 7,753 for July 1, 2025, down 3.9% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,968 over 1,287 square miles of land.
| Measure | San Miguel County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,968 | 5,862,189 | −81 |
| Households | 4,604±219 | 2,374,218 | +1,052 |
| Average household size | 1.73±0.08 | 2.42 | −0.53 |
| Housing units | 6,656±22 | 2,589,053 | −230 |
San Miguel County's population since 2000
From 6,594 in 2000 to 7,753 in 2025: up 17.6%. 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 San Miguel County?
San Miguel County holds 6 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Telluride with 2,454 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| TellurideGEOID 0876795 | 2,607 | $102,405 |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Village | 1,264 | $52,923 |
| Norwood | 535 | $57,417 |
| PlacervilleGEOID 0859885 | 362 | $105,972 |
| OphirGEOID 0855870 | 197 | $135,179 |
| SawpitGEOID 0868655 | 38 | 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 San Miguel County?
The median resident of San Miguel County is 43.3 years old; 17.9% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.7%. 5.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | San Miguel County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3±1.2 | 37.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.9%±4.2 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6%±0.8 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.7% | 22.5% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.0%±0.3 pts | 64.8% | −1.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.2%±2.7 pts | 9.8% | −5.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.2%±3.6 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8%±2.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 7.8%±2.4 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.2%±4.8 pts | 7.7% | +6.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.2%±1.3 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 64.9%±4.6 pts | 45.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.9%±4.1 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9%±2.0 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 San Miguel County earn?
Half of San Miguel County's 4,604 households earn less than $79,024 a year (±$10,732), against $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $82,503 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | San Miguel County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,024±$10,732 | $95,470 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $141,798±$18,747 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $76,078±$9,677 | $52,636 | +$17,588 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.3%±4.6 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.4%±20.6 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.6%±2.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.5%±7.6 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 San Miguel County?
Owners occupy 63.0% of San Miguel County's occupied homes and renters 37.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $720,700 by its owner (±$194,671). The median renter pays $1,149 a month including utilities, and 50.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | San Miguel County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $720,700±$194,671 | $539,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,149±$57 | $1,761 | −$254 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.1%±15.9 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,443±$211 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.0%±5.4 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,656±22 | 2,589,053 | −230 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.3%±3.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 49.0%±3.9 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.7%±1.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.0%±1.9 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 San Miguel County building?
Builders took permits for 51 new housing units across San Miguel County in 2025 (51 single-family), 6.6 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 San Miguel County get to work?
37.8% of San Miguel County's workers drive alone and 15.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.7%.
| Measure | San Miguel County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 75.9%±3.8 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7%±1.2 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 37.8%±4.4 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6%±3.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.8%±1.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 25.9%±6.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.8%±4.4 pts | 21.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.7 min±1.8 | 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 San Miguel County's census tracts?
San Miguel County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $59,414 (Tract 9681.02) to $107,716 (Tract 9681.01).
| Tract 9681.0108113968101 | 2,117±312 | $107,716 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9681.0208113968102 | 2,741±347 | $59,414 |
| Tract 9681.0308113968103 | 1,846±315 | $100,583 |
| Tract 968208113968200 | 1,264±232 | $64,327 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does San Miguel County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 40th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 54th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 42nd of 64 |
| Median household income | 28th of 64 |
| Median home value | 7th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 33rd of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 40th of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1st of 64 |
| Median age | 26th 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for San Miguel County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.