Saguache County, Colorado Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 46th-largest in Colorado

The population of Saguache County, Colorado is 6,511 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 46th-largest county in Colorado. The median household income is $54,283, the median home value is $200,000, and the median age is 49.8.

The population of Saguache County has grown 8.7% since 2010 (6,135 → 6,670), a +0.60% annualized rate.

Saguache County within Colorado · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

6,511

Population

+0.60%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$54,283

Median Income

$200,000

Median Home Value

Saguache County covers 3,169 sq mi of land at 2.1 people per square mile.

About Saguache County, CO

Saguache County is a county in Colorado with a population of 6,511. It ranks #46 among counties in Colorado by population. The median age is 49.8, older than the national median. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

The median household income in Saguache County is $54,283, below the US median of $74,580. 14.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $200,000, with monthly rent averaging $746. The homeownership rate of 75.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Saguache County reflects 30.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.0 minutes each way.

Saguache County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Saguache County had a population of 6,135 in 2010 and 6,670 in 2024, a 8.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 6,837 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: 0.63%.

6,670

Population (2024)

6,135

Population (2010)

6,837

Peak (2018)

0.63%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	6,135	-	-	estimate
2011	6,187	+52	+0.85%	estimate
2012	6,331	+144	+2.33%	estimate
2013	6,240	-91	-1.44%	estimate
2014	6,195	-45	-0.72%	estimate
2015	6,250	+55	+0.89%	estimate
2016	6,413	+163	+2.61%	estimate
2017	6,632	+219	+3.41%	estimate
2018	6,837	+205	+3.09%	estimate
2019	6,829	-8	-0.12%	estimate
2020	6,395	-434	-6.36%	estimate
2021	6,517	+122	+1.91%	estimate
2022	6,632	+115	+1.76%	estimate
2023	6,687	+55	+0.83%	estimate
2024	6,670	-17	-0.25%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	76.5%
Black or African American	0.7%
Asian	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	8.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

49.8

Median Age

48.8%

Female

51.2%

Male

26.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.9%

5–9

4.6%

10–14

4.1%

15–19

4.7%

20–24

3.0%

25–34

9.4%

35–44

12.1%

45–54

12.1%

55–59

8.9%

60–64

8.7%

65–74

19.1%

75–84

5.6%

85+

1.8%

Children (under 15): 14.6% · Seniors (65+): 26.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$54,283$-38,187 vs state
Mean household income	$81,741
Per-capita income	$39,711
Poverty rate	14.9%+9.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	4.5%
Employment-to-population	52.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

25.6%

Agriculture

18.6%

Construction

7.4%

Manufacturing

6.9%

Public administration

6.7%

Education & health care

6.3%

Information

4.3%

Arts, entertainment & food

3.8%

The largest employment sector in Saguache County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

7.7%

Carpool

60.3%

Public transit

11.0%

Work from home

20.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$200,000$-302,200 vs state

Median home value

$746

Median rent

75.1%

Homeownership rate

3,838

Total housing units

85.0%

Occupied

15.0%

Vacant

24.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.0%

With health insurance

95.7%

With broadband internet

39.8%

Foreign-born

10.6%

Veterans (18+)

16.7%

With a disability

77.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

88.3%

High School+

30.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Saguache County, Colorado has a population of 6,511 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 46th-largest county in Colorado. Population density is 2 people per square mile.

The population of Saguache County has grown 8.7% since 2010 (6,135 → 6,670), a +0.60% annualized rate.

The median household income in Saguache County, Colorado is $54,283, with mean (average) household income of $81,741 and per-capita income of $39,711. 14.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Saguache County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (76.5%), Hispanic or Latino (8.0%), Asian (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Saguache County, Colorado is 49.8 years. Residents are 48.8% female and 51.2% male.

The median home value in Saguache County is $200,000 and median monthly rent is $746. 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,838 total housing units, 15.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Saguache County, Colorado is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

Denver is among the largest cities associated with Saguache County, Colorado, with a population of 713,734.