San Miguel County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

San Miguel County is located in Colorado with a total population of 8,026. It is the 40th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in San Miguel County is 42.7 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in San Miguel County is $80,117. This is 13% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $613,100. Housing costs are 22% higher than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in San Miguel County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.3%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

65.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places San Miguel County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 46% higher 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 98.3%. Notably, 18.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.