Baca County, Colorado Population 2022
Baca County, Colorado's estimated population is 3,572 with a growth rate of -0.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Baca County, Colorado is the 57th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 Population was 3,807 and has seen a growth of -6.17% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 1,479 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 759 | -720 | -48.68% |
| 1910 | 2,516 | 1,757 | 231.49% |
| 1920 | 8,721 | 6,205 | 246.62% |
| 1930 | 10,570 | 1,849 | 21.20% |
| 1940 | 6,207 | -4,363 | -41.28% |
| 1950 | 7,964 | 1,757 | 28.31% |
| 1960 | 6,310 | -1,654 | -20.77% |
| 1970 | 5,674 | -636 | -10.08% |
| 1980 | 5,419 | -255 | -4.49% |
| 1990 | 4,556 | -863 | -15.93% |
| 2010 | 3,807 | -749 | -16.44% |
| 2011 | 3,778 | -29 | -0.76% |
| 2012 | 3,722 | -56 | -1.48% |
| 2013 | 3,656 | -66 | -1.77% |
| 2014 | 3,587 | -69 | -1.89% |
| 2015 | 3,555 | -32 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 3,530 | -25 | -0.70% |
| 2017 | 3,554 | 24 | 0.68% |
| 2018 | 3,584 | 30 | 0.84% |
| 2019 | 3,581 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 3,578 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2021 | 3,575 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 3,572 | -3 | -0.08% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,287 | 92.07% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 0.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 71 | 1.99% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race | 76 | 2.13% |
| Two or More Races | 101 | 2.83% |
Baca County, Colorado Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,728 | 2.02 | 71.3 |
| Married | 853 | 2.78 | 82.4 |
| Male | 83 | 1.59 | 55.4 |
| Female | 114 | 1.85 | 75.4 |
| Non Family | 678 | 1.13 | 58.6 |
2.56
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 140 | 5.33% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 229 | 8.71% |
| High School Graduate | 787 | 29.94% |
| Some College | 601 | 22.86% |
| Associates Degree | 295 | 11.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 427 | 16.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 150 | 5.71% |
Baca County, Colorado Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,213 | 2,013 | 542 |
| Native American | 71 | 71 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 48 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 263 | 115 | 18 |
| Other Race | 69 | 8 | 1 |
| Black | 33 | 33 | |
| Islander | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.49%.
$28,438
Average Earnings
$32,061
Average Male
$25,644
Average Female
Baca County, Colorado Language by Age
Baca County, Colorado Language
94.59% of Baca County, Colorado residents speak only English, while 5.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.70% of the population.
Baca County, Colorado Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 101 | 50 | 49.50% |
| Native | 60 | 23 | 38.33% |
| White | 2,899 | 550 | 18.97% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 400 | 4 | 1.00% |
18.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.11%
Male Poverty Rate
22.06%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Baca County, Colorado
The race most likely to be in poverty in Baca County, Colorado is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Baca County, Colorado is Hispanic, with 1.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.85%.
Baca County, Colorado Marital Status
Marriage Rates
59.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.7%
Male Marriage Rate
59.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Baca County, Colorado Married by Age and Sex
Baca County, Colorado Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Baca County, Colorado Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 223 | 8.66% |
| Native American | 13 | 18.31% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 14.93% |
Baca County, Colorado Veterans by Education
6.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%
Employment Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
53.00%
Born in Baca County, Colorado
95.63%
Native Born
4.37%
Foreign Born
3.42%
Non Citizen
0.95%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.63% of Baca County, Colorado residents were born in the United States, with 53.00% having been born in Colorado. 3.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990