Baca County, Colorado

Total Population: 3,460

County Seat: Springfield

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Median Home Value

$122,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$40,380

Across all households

Median Age

43 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)83.6%
Hispanic or Latino10.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.5%
Two or More Races2.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

Under 18 Years

22.3%

65 Years and Over

25.0%

Male

50.1%

Female

49.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.7%

No Health Insurance

7.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$40,380

Mean Household Income

$61,863

Per Capita Income

$28,598

Unemployment Rate (16+)

1.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

22.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$122,000

Median Rent

$490/mo

Total Housing Units

1,986

Owner-Occupied

71.9%

Renter-Occupied

28.1%

Vacancy Rate

19.8%

Married Couple Households

40.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

23.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.9%

Average Household Size

2.12

Broadband Internet Access

82.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 08009.