Saguache County Population

1870–2026

6,778

2026 projection

6% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Saguache County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20266,778+460.68%
20256,732+460.69%
20246,686-180.27%
20236,704+620.93%
20226,642+1181.81%
20216,524+1282.00%
20206,396-4336.34%
20196,829-80.12%
20186,837+2053.09%
20176,632+2193.41%

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Saguache County Demographics

49.6median age

Median age

Female49.9 yrs
Male48.8 yrs

Adults

5,406
1,754 seniors (65+) · 32% of adults3,652 other adults

Sex

Female 48.8% · 3,211Male 51.2% · 3,369

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 66 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Saguache County Income

$50,082median household income

Median household income

$50,082

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$39,261

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

17.8%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Saguache County Marital Status

49% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married49%49%48%
Never married23%29%16%
Divorced21%19%23%
Widowed6%3%10%
Separated2%<1%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201