San Miguel County, Colorado's estimated 2024 population is 7,728 with a growth rate of -1.78% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. San Miguel County, Colorado is the 40th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 7,358 and has seen a growth of 5.03% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,028 | -140 | -1.95% |
| 2028 | 7,168 | -140 | -1.92% |
| 2027 | 7,308 | -140 | -1.88% |
| 2026 | 7,448 | -140 | -1.85% |
| 2025 | 7,588 | -140 | -1.81% |
| 2024 | 7,728 | -140 | -1.78% |
| 2023 | 7,868 | -140 | -1.75% |
| 2022 | 8,008 | -72 | -0.89% |
| 2021 | 8,080 | 26 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 8,054 | -115 | -1.41% |
| 2019 | 8,169 | -26 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 8,195 | 146 | 1.81% |
| 2017 | 8,049 | 17 | 0.21% |
| 2016 | 8,032 | 182 | 2.32% |
| 2015 | 7,850 | 99 | 1.28% |
| 2014 | 7,751 | 119 | 1.56% |
| 2013 | 7,632 | 44 | 0.58% |
| 2012 | 7,588 | 97 | 1.29% |
| 2011 | 7,491 | 133 | 1.81% |
| 2010 | 7,358 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,653 | 461 | 14.44% |
| 1980 | 3,192 | 1,243 | 63.78% |
| 1970 | 1,949 | -995 | -33.8% |
| 1960 | 2,944 | 251 | 9.32% |
| 1950 | 2,693 | -971 | -26.5% |
| 1940 | 3,664 | 1,480 | 67.77% |
| 1930 | 2,184 | -3,097 | -58.64% |
| 1920 | 5,281 | 581 | 12.36% |
| 1910 | 4,700 | -679 | -12.62% |
| 1900 | 5,379 | 2,470 | 84.91% |
| 1890 | 2,909 | -4,119 | -58.61% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,471 | 92.44% |
| Two or more races | 284 | 3.51% |
| Other race | 162 | 2% |
| Native American | 64 | 0.79% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.71% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,850 | 2.1 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Non Family | 1,881 | 1.42 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Married | 1,559 | 2.77 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Female | 265 | 2.42 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Male | 145 | 3.03 | 43.4 | 56.6 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
61.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 97 | 1.54% |
| Associates Degree | 293 | 4.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,874 | 45.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,031 | 16.41% |
| High School Graduate | 1,116 | 17.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 0.27% |
| Some College | 854 | 13.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,453 | 5,384 | 3,598 |
| Hispanic | 596 | 551 | 212 |
| 2+ Races | 222 | 194 | 64 |
| Native American | 47 | 47 | 23 |
| Black | 44 | 44 | 13 |
| Other Race | 40 | 39 | 37 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 92.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,385 | $53,553 | $57,594 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,115 | $72,558 | $57,390 |
| High School Graduate | $36,528 | $38,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $26,607 | $7,847 |
| Overall | $48,648 | $49,625 | $47,321 |
| Some College | $37,875 | $45,208 | $32,829 |
$48,648
Average Earnings
$49,625
Average Male
$47,321
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.83% of San Miguel County, Colorado residents speak only English, while 17.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,814 | 549 | 8.06% |
| Hispanic | 910 | 90 | 9.89% |
| Other | 158 | 48 | 30.38% |
| Asian | 56 | 24 | 42.86% |
| Multiple | 283 | 16 | 5.65% |
8.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.59%
Male Poverty Rate
9.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Miguel County, Colorado is Asian, with 42.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Miguel County, Colorado is Multiple, with 5.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.2% |
| Some College | 11.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.95% |
| Male Employed | 5.51% |
| Female Employed | 4.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,472 | $150,410 |
| Households | $72,829 | $113,806 |
| Married Families | $115,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,169 | $71,831 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
431
Number of Veterans
386
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 163 |
| First Gulf War | 79 |
| Korea | 66 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 131 |
| 75+ | 100 |
| 55 to 64 | 89 |
| 35 to 54 | 86 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 352 | 5.58% |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 21.62% |
| Black | 31 | 70.45% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 4.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
6.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.2%
Labor Force Participation
71.4%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
26.22%
Born in San Miguel County, Colorado
91.55%
Native Born
8.45%
Foreign Born
5.11%
Non Citizen
3.34%
Naturalized
91.55% of San Miguel County, Colorado residents were born in the United States, with 26.22% having been born in Colorado. 5.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.