Archuleta County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Archuleta County is located in Colorado with a total population of 13,730. It is the 34th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Archuleta County is 52.2 years. This is 39% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Archuleta County is $76,524. This is 17% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $451,400. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Archuleta County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.4%. The Black or African American population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

40.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.3%. Notably, 15.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.