Population 3,428 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Baca County
Household size in Baca County
| Period | Baca County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.22 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.21 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.10 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.05 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Baca County is a place of small households, averaging 2.05 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 2.22, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Baca County
| Period | Baca County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.2 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.6 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.7 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Baca County skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 Baca County
| Period | Baca County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Baca County: 8.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Colorado as a whole looks much the same.
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 Baca County
Renters in Baca County
| Period | Baca County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.0% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.5% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Baca County own their homes; 28.5% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 66.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Baca County
| Period | Baca County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.4% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.7% of the housing in Baca 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.
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 Baca County
| Period | Baca County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Baca County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 Baca County
| Period | Baca County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $450 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $543 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $455 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $646 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$196 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Baca County costs $646 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 25.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Colorado county has lower rents.
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 Baca County
Bachelor's degrees in Baca County
| Period | Baca County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Baca County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 24.4%, against 35.6% nationally. Compared with other Colorado counties, Baca County has a lower share of college graduates than most.
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 Baca County
| Period | Baca County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.6% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.3% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Baca County have finished high school as nationally: 88.1%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Colorado overall (92.8%). Baca County has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Colorado counties.
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 Baca County
| Period | Baca County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.6% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.7% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Baca County has been strong: just 0.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Few Colorado counties have lower unemployment: only three of 64. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Baca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baca County | 2.05 | 46.5 | 8.5% | 28.5% | 15.7% | 1969 | $646 | 24.4% | 88.1% | 0.7% |
| Haskell County | 2.59 | 36.9 | 7.0% | 23.7% | 9.5% | 1974 | $836 | 19.3% | 74.7% | 3.8% |
| Meade County | 2.56 | 39.6 | 15.1% | 26.0% | 20.9% | 1958 | $826 | 26.5% | 88.7% | 1.4% |
| Clark County | 2.45 | 42.1 | 8.4% | 26.4% | 23.8% | 1947 | $785 | 31.1% | 91.7% | 2.9% |
| Costilla County | 2.21 | 52.1 | 10.6% | 21.0% | 32.4% | 1981 | $891 | 24.3% | 90.1% | 3.3% |
| Comanche County | 2.07 | 50.1 | 7.9% | 26.6% | 18.8% | 1948 | $613 | 20.5% | 96.1% | 1.7% |
| Alamosa County | 2.40 | 33.7 | 14.9% | 44.1% | 9.2% | 1984 | $951 | 33.1% | 88.3% | 3.6% |
| Barber County | 2.21 | 40.0 | 4.9% | 19.0% | 24.3% | 1955 | $700 | 27.0% | 95.9% | 1.4% |
| Harper County | 2.37 | 40.8 | 8.3% | 24.9% | 24.3% | 1956 | $743 | 23.4% | 91.0% | 1.9% |
| Archuleta County | 2.36 | 51.2 | 5.4% | 19.9% | 36.4% | 1996 | $1,433 | 39.4% | 95.8% | 1.1% |
| Sumner County | 2.54 | 40.6 | 9.6% | 24.9% | 13.7% | 1964 | $891 | 25.7% | 94.4% | 5.4% |
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 Baca 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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