Saguache County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Saguache County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08109
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 109
Geography
- Land Area
- 3168.57 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.72 sq mi
- Total Area
- 3170.29 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.031651
- Longitude
- -106.234666
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 6,401
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 5,232
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,082 | 63.8% |
| Hispanic | 2,330 | 36.4% |
| White | 3,724 | 58.2% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 69 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 25 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,557 | 68.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,674 | 32.0% |
| White | 3,192 | 61.0% |
| Black | 25 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 71 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 266 | 5.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 6,580
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $51,200
- Poverty Rate
- 17.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,164
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,431 | 67.3% |
| Black | 9 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 80 | 1.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 3,918
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,381 | 35.2% |
| Republican | 734 | 18.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,721 | 43.9% |
| Other | 11 | 0.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,998 | 51.0% |
| Female | 1,920 | 49.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,497 | 63.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,029 | 26.3% |
| Black | 3 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,500
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,738 | 69.6% |
| Hispanic | 507 | 49.3% |
| Black | 3 | 100.0% |
| Asian | 19 | 55.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,229 | 61.5% |
| Female | 1,271 | 66.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,293 (24.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,640 (31.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,902
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $201,210
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $942
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 60.7%
- Work From Home
- 12.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.