San Miguel County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Name: San Miguel County, Colorado Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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San Miguel County, Colorado has a population of 7,968, the 40th most populous county in Colorado. The median household income is $79,024 and the median home value is $720,700. The poverty rate is 9.3%.

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

San Miguel County Quick Facts

Population 7,968

Median Household Income $79,024

Median Home Value $720,700

Poverty Rate 9.3%

Unemployment Rate 2.7%

Median Age 43.3 years

Homeownership Rate 63.0%

Affordability Ratio 9.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 64.9%

High School Graduation 98.2%

Cities/Places 6

Population 7,968 40th of 64

Median Income $79,024 17% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.3%

Unemployment 2.7%

How San Miguel 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	8,026	7,968	-0.7%
Median household income	$80,117	$79,024	-1.4%
Median home value	$613,100	$720,700	+17.6%

Median Household Income

San Miguel

$79,024

$95,470

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

San Miguel

$720,700

$539,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.6%

$25K-$50K 13.2%

$50K-$100K 27.6%

$100K+ 40.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.9%

$10K-$15K

9.6%

$15K-$20K

2.9%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

2.2%

$30K-$35K

1.7%

$35K-$40K

2.0%

$40K-$45K

3.7%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

6.5%

$60K-$75K

10.0%

$75K-$100K

11.1%

$100K-$125K

7.8%

$125K-$150K

6.8%

$150K-$200K

6.0%

$200K+

20.1%

Employment

2.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.6%|National: 5.2%

75.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.0%

Renter 37.0%

Affordability Index Very Expensive

9.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,149/mo 17.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.9%

18-34

19.4%

35-54

29.3%

55-74

28.4%

75+

5.0%

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 San Miguel County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mountain Village	2,185	$52,923	21.6%	$2,000,000+
Telluride	2,160	$102,405	0.6%	N/A
Norwood	381	$57,417	13.8%	$333,700
Placerville	333	$105,972	14.1%	$1,133,100
Ophir	120	$135,179	17.5%	$906,300
Sawpit	6	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

San Miguel County is located in Colorado with a total population of 7,968. It is the 40th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Miguel County is 43.3 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in San Miguel County is $79,024. This is 17% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $720,700. Housing costs are 34% higher than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 9.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 63.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in San Miguel County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.7%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

64.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places San Miguel County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 42% higher 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 98.2%. Notably, 18.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for San Miguel 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 San Miguel County, Colorado?

San Miguel County has a population of 7,968, making it the 40th most populous county in Colorado.

What is the median income in San Miguel County?

The median household income in San Miguel County is $79,024 with a poverty rate of 9.3%.

How many cities are in San Miguel County, Colorado?

San Miguel County contains 6 Census-designated places.