Baca County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Name: Baca County, Colorado Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Baca County, Colorado has a population of 3,428, the 56th most populous county in Colorado. The median household income is $46,215 and the median home value is $122,900. The poverty rate is 24.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Baca County Quick Facts

Population 3,428

Median Household Income $46,215

Median Home Value $122,900

Poverty Rate 24.6%

Unemployment Rate 0.6%

Median Age 43.0 years

Homeownership Rate 71.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.7%

High School Graduation 87.7%

Cities/Places 6

Population 3,428 56th of 64

Median Income $46,215 52% lower than state

Poverty Rate 24.6%

Unemployment 0.6%

How Baca County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	3,460	3,428	-0.9%
Median household income	$40,380	$46,215	+14.5%
Median home value	$122,000	$122,900	+0.7%

Median Household Income

Baca

$46,215

$95,470

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Baca

$122,900

$539,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 32.0%

$25K-$50K 21.5%

$50K-$100K 24.3%

$100K+ 22.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.2%

$10K-$15K

12.5%

$15K-$20K

9.2%

$20K-$25K

7.1%

$25K-$30K

5.9%

$30K-$35K

6.0%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

1.9%

$45K-$50K

4.6%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

7.6%

$100K-$125K

8.8%

$125K-$150K

7.9%

$150K-$200K

2.4%

$200K+

3.1%

Employment

0.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.6%|National: 5.2%

56.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.5%

Renter 28.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $592/mo 15.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.4%

18-34

15.5%

35-54

23.3%

55-74

26.3%

75+

12.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 52 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Baca County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Springfield	1,384	$48,295	12.4%	$134,100
Walsh	492	$24,196	27.2%	$85,000
Vilas	184	N/A	34.8%	$65,000
Pritchett	142	N/A	39.6%	N/A
Campo	58	$53,125	10.3%	$36,100
Two Buttes	15	$25,000	0.0%	$28,300

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Population Overview

Baca County is located in Colorado with a total population of 3,428. It is the 56th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Baca County is 43.0 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. 12.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Baca County is $46,215. This is 52% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.6%. This is 161% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 0.6%. This is 87% lower than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $122,900. Housing costs are 77% lower than the state median of $539,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Baca County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Baca County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.9%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.9%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.

Education

24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Baca County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Colorado and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Baca County, Colorado?

Baca County has a population of 3,428, making it the 56th most populous county in Colorado.

What is the median income in Baca County?

The median household income in Baca County is $46,215 with a poverty rate of 24.6%.

How many cities are in Baca County, Colorado?

Baca County contains 6 Census-designated places.