Population 6,580 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Saguache County
Household size in Saguache County
| Period | Saguache County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.19 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.98 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Saguache County is a place of small households, averaging 1.98 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.19 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the east.
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 Saguache County
| Period | Saguache County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.1 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Saguache County skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.9, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Saguache County
| Period | Saguache County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Saguache County (10.4%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Even so, single parents are more common here than in Colorado overall (9.3%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 Saguache County
Renters in Saguache County
| Period | Saguache County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.7% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.5% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Saguache County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 58.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 8.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Saguache County
| Period | Saguache County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.8% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −15.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Saguache County than nationally: 13.4%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 15.8 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 Saguache County
| Period | Saguache County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Saguache County are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 Saguache County
| Period | Saguache County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $569 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $696 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $673 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $940 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$371 | +$912 | +$606 |
The median renter in Saguache County pays $940 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $371 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 29.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the south.
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 Saguache County
Bachelor's degrees in Saguache County
| Period | Saguache County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.9% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Saguache County than nationally: 30.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center.
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 Saguache County
| Period | Saguache County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Saguache County have finished high school (91.8%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Colorado. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 14.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Saguache County
| Period | Saguache County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Saguache County runs well above the national rate: 9.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of Colorado's 64 counties, only two have higher unemployment. 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).
Saguache 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saguache County | 1.98 | 50.1 | 10.4% | 23.1% | 13.4% | 1987 | $940 | 30.9% | 91.8% | 9.2% |
| Hinsdale County | 1.96 | 48.5 | 16.4% | 23.9% | 62.0% | 1984 | $1,171 | 47.7% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| San Juan County | 1.81 | 37.5 | 6.3% | 47.1% | 45.9% | 1979 | $992 | 52.1% | 100.0% | 9.4% |
| San Miguel County | 1.81 | 45.7 | 8.5% | 37.0% | 32.0% | 1993 | $2,022 | 67.4% | 98.4% | 2.7% |
| Otero County | 2.47 | 41.0 | 12.9% | 31.1% | 14.6% | 1959 | $862 | 20.0% | 88.8% | 6.8% |
| Bent County | 2.28 | 42.7 | 14.6% | 34.8% | 12.8% | 1963 | $1,203 | 16.0% | 83.6% | 6.0% |
| Prowers County | 2.51 | 37.4 | 11.5% | 32.9% | 14.5% | 1968 | $865 | 19.2% | 86.8% | 5.0% |
| Hamilton County | 3.28 | 33.7 | 20.1% | 22.9% | 24.0% | 1970 | $773 | 20.7% | 80.1% | 3.0% |
| Kearny County | 2.69 | 36.2 | 12.0% | 28.3% | 11.6% | 1973 | $1,039 | 18.5% | 81.7% | 2.2% |
| Finney County | 2.92 | 33.3 | 15.9% | 35.1% | 10.0% | 1978 | $1,069 | 18.5% | 70.8% | 3.8% |
| Hodgeman County | 2.38 | 49.0 | 7.5% | 20.9% | 15.5% | 1957 | $937 | 30.2% | 95.5% | 0.6% |
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 Saguache 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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