Saguache County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Saguache County is located in Colorado with a total population of 6,511. It is the 46th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Saguache County is 49.8 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Saguache County is $54,283. This is 41% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.6%. This is 88% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 7.9%. This is 76% higher than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $200,000. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Saguache County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 36.9%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (36.9% vs 22.2%). The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

30.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% 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 88.3%. Notably, 15.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.