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Saguache County

State:
Colorado
County Seat:
Saguache

Saguache County's estimated 2025 population is 6,810 with a growth rate of 0.9% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Saguache County is the 45th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 6,135 and has seen a growth of 11% since that time.

6,810
Total Population
2
Population Density (mi²)
45
Population Rank (State)
61 0.9%
Annual Population Growth

Saguache County Population

Saguache County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Saguache County includes 76.53% White, 4.5% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,98376.53%
Two or more races97314.94%
Other race2934.5%
Native American1612.47%
Asian530.81%
Black or African American480.74%

Saguache County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Saguache County's average per capita income is $35,722. Household income levels show a median of $54,283. The poverty rate stands at 17.62%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$83,393-
Families$61,144$86,640
Households$54,283$81,741
Non Families$34,408$68,553

$35,722

Average Income

$54,283

Median Household Income

17.62%

Poverty Rate