Pagosa Springs, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Pagosa Springs is a small community located in Colorado, within Archuleta County. The total population is 2,090. It ranks as the 173rd most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pagosa Springs is 37.3 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pagosa Springs is $50,785. This is 47% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.2%. This is 92% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Pagosa Springs, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $374,600. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 48.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% lower than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pagosa Springs is Hispanic or Latino, making up 50.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 39.5%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (50.1% vs 22.5%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% 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 90.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pagosa Springs, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.