Population 13,900 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Archuleta County
Household size in Archuleta County
| Period | Archuleta County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.62 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.25 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −1.26 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Archuleta County is a place of small households, averaging 2.36 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.62, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Archuleta County
| Period | Archuleta County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.6 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.2 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +16.7 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 51.2, Archuleta County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 34.5 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Archuleta County
| Period | Archuleta County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.4% of households in Archuleta County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national share fell. Archuleta County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Colorado counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Archuleta County
Renters in Archuleta County
| Period | Archuleta County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.9% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.9% of households in Archuleta County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than four in ten owners (44.4%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Archuleta County
| Period | Archuleta County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.9% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 37.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −22.3 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 36.4% of the housing in Archuleta County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 22.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Archuleta County
| Period | Archuleta County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Archuleta County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1996, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of Colorado's 64 counties, only four have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Archuleta County
| Period | Archuleta County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $803 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $974 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $975 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,433 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$631 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Archuleta County costs $1,433 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $631 a month since 2006–10, up 79%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Archuleta County
Bachelor's degrees in Archuleta County
| Period | Archuleta County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.6% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.7% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.4% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Archuleta County than nationally: 39.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Still, the share is lower than in Colorado overall (45.9%). The share with a degree has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Archuleta County
| Period | Archuleta County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.3% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.3% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Archuleta County: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Archuleta County
| Period | Archuleta County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.1% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Archuleta County has been strong: just 1.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of Colorado's 64 counties, only four have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 10.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Archuleta County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archuleta County | 2.36 | 51.2 | 5.4% | 19.9% | 36.4% | 1996 | $1,433 | 39.4% | 95.8% | 1.1% |
| La Plata County | 2.27 | 43.0 | 6.7% | 29.1% | 13.6% | 1991 | $1,421 | 48.9% | 96.4% | 3.9% |
| Conejos County | 2.41 | 40.3 | 7.5% | 23.5% | 17.1% | 1981 | $781 | 26.6% | 91.1% | 4.0% |
| Montezuma County | 2.37 | 45.9 | 10.2% | 23.8% | 9.5% | 1984 | $1,029 | 32.0% | 91.2% | 3.7% |
| Costilla County | 2.21 | 52.1 | 10.6% | 21.0% | 32.4% | 1981 | $891 | 24.3% | 90.1% | 3.3% |
| Las Animas County | 2.11 | 47.2 | 9.6% | 31.4% | 18.7% | 1969 | $991 | 20.4% | 90.6% | 5.3% |
| Baca County | 2.05 | 46.5 | 8.5% | 28.5% | 15.7% | 1969 | $646 | 24.4% | 88.1% | 0.7% |
| Kane County | 2.31 | 43.4 | 4.9% | 19.6% | 24.2% | 1993 | $1,083 | 28.7% | 93.4% | 2.6% |
| Stevens County | 2.79 | 39.2 | 15.7% | 25.5% | 16.6% | 1974 | $946 | 22.4% | 76.2% | 3.7% |
| Washington County | 2.88 | 40.4 | 6.5% | 28.4% | 13.7% | 2002 | $1,750 | 35.5% | 94.7% | 3.5% |
| Meade County | 2.56 | 39.6 | 15.1% | 26.0% | 20.9% | 1958 | $826 | 26.5% | 88.7% | 1.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Archuleta County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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