Baca County, Colorado Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Baca County, Colorado, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Baca County, Colorado. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Baca County, Colorado. The estimated population of Baca County, Colorado is 3,519 people, with a median age of 43.2.

We can look at the total population in Baca County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,519
 -1.43% -1.73%
2020
3,570
+0.25%
-
2019
3,561
 -0.06% -
2018
3,563
 -0.5% -
2017
3,581
 - -

Population of Baca County, Colorado by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
83.1%
85.7%
 -3.03%
Black/African American
0.6%
1.5%
 -60.00%
Native
1%
1.1%
 -9.09%
Hispanic
11.8%
10.5%
 +12.38%
Asian
1.4%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.3%
 +38.46%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Baca County, Colorado by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.2 -5.88% 40.4 -2.65% 48.8 -2.79%
2020 45.9 -0.22% 41.5 -4.16% 50.2 +1.01%
2019 46 -3.56% 43.3 -3.78% 49.7 -0.2%
2018 47.7 +0.21% 45 -3.02% 49.8 +1.63%
2017 47.6 - 46.4 - 49 -

The median age of Baca County, Colorado gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 215 +5.86% 176 +18.77% 227 210
10 to 19 192 +4.54% 228 -24.9% 198 172
20 to 29 153 +15.14% 182 -15.18% 177 155
30 to 39 188 +30.12% 159 -2.96% 250 154
40 to 49 176 +3.61% 210 +17.8% 181 248
50 to 59 284 -27.52% 240 -0.37% 213 238
60 to 69 238 +5.96% 259 -9.02% 252 236
70+ 286 -15.56% 395 -6.84% 242 366

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Baca County, Colorado is $39,891.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Baca County.

  • Under 25
    $81,369.00
  • 25 to 44
    $44,009.00
  • 45 to 64
    $40,368.00
  • 65 and over
    $30,750.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Baca County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Baca County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Baca County, Colorado is currently $58,414.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.57% of households in Baca County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Baca County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    31.99%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.60%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.11%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.67%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.27%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Baca County is $26,220.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Baca County by the total population of Baca County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Baca County, Colorado, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Baca County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.15%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.93%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.69%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.35%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.88%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Baca County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Baca County over the age of 16 is 2,807.

Of those people, a total of 54.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Baca County is 53.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 95 23.20% 18.20%
20 to 24 years 167 82.60% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 165 82.40% 2.20%
30 to 34 years 189 75.10% 9.90%
35 to 44 years 509 71.50% 1.70%
45 to 54 years 323 78.90% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 263 59.30% 1.90%
60 to 64 years 227 56.40% 3.10%
65 to 74 years 449 32.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 420 10.70% 6.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Baca County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,547 53.70% 1.90%
Black or African American 22 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 39 5.10% 0.00%
Asian 38 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 9 100.00% 100.00%
Other 83 83.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 69 36.20% 24.00%
Hispanic or Latino 290 62.10% 2.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,362 53.90% 1.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Baca County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Baca County is 1,488, with median earnings of $33,636.00.

Women in Baca County, Colorado earning approximately 79.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,488 $33,636.00
Male 850 $36,304.00
Female 638 $28,981.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 323 $50,775.00
Business and Financial 27 $39,018.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $71,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $75,833.00
Community and Social Service 40 $27,167.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 96 $43,194.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 124 $38,864.00
Healthcare Support 78 $21,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $22,344.00
Food Preparation and Serving 61 $10,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 44 $7,500.00
Personal Care and Service 29 $8,875.00
Sales 41 $36,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 128 $31,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 95 $26,144.00
Construction and Extraction 117 $38,295.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 54 $48,571.00
Production 66 $37,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 39 $47,083.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 203 $51,696.00 120 $50,417.00
Business and Financial 12 $38,864.00 15 $39,583.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $0.00 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 20 $37,083.00 20 $25,750.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 38 $43,750.00 58 $42,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 52 $37,500.00 72 $38,864.00
Healthcare Support 18 $0.00 60 $14,348.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3 $0.00 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $22,344.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 31 $21,750.00 30 $6,719.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 28 $6,500.00 16 $8,500.00
Personal Care and Service 1 $0.00 28 $8,750.00
Sales 26 $37,167.00 15 $20,417.00
Office and Administrative Support 11 $25,417.00 117 $31,641.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 82 $26,436.00 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 114 $38,125.00 3 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 54 $48,571.00 0 $0.00
Production 24 $44,583.00 42 $28,036.00
Transportation and Material Moving 38 $51,250.00 1 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,594 households in Baca County, with an average household size of 2.16 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 935 families in Baca County with an average family size of 2.86 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 768 72 95 659
Average Household Size 3.03 2.15 2.26 1.13
Total Families 768 72 95 0
Average Household Size 3.02 2.08 2.18 0

Poverty

Of the 935 families in Baca County, 14.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Baca County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,997 housing units in Baca County, Colorado.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,594 79.82%
Vacant 403 20.18%

17.98% of the total 1,997 housing units in Baca County are rental units. This is approximately 359 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,154 are occupied by the owner - or 57.79% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Baca County is $401.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Baca County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    81
  • Less than $500
    257
  • $500 to $999
    90
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    9
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    3
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Baca County is $117,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Baca County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    278
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    229
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    176
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    110
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    176
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    112
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    43
  • $1,000,000 or more
    30

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Baca County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Baca County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    290
  • 1940 to 1949
    211
  • 1950 to 1959
    327
  • 1960 to 1969
    320
  • 1970 to 1979
    302
  • 1980 to 1989
    201
  • 1990 to 1999
    100
  • 2000 to 2009
    184
  • 2010 to 2013
    62
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Baca County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    96
  • 1 vehicle available
    457
  • 2 vehicles available
    492
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    549

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Baca County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Baca County that commute to work in a particular way.

12 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Baca County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    357
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    414
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    158
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    135
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    77
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    22
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    92
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    58
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    29
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    16
  • 90 or more minutes
    3

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Baca County, Colorado in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Baca County, Colorado

We have data for 10 places in Baca County, Colorado. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.