San Miguel County, CO

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2021 Population

8,084

0.321% 1-year decline

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.1

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

9.37%

9.95% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$70,965

6.08% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$479,500

6.82% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, San Miguel County, CO had a population of 8.08k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $70,965. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of San Miguel County, CO declined from 8,110 to 8,084, a −0.321% decrease and its median household income grew from $66,898 to $70,965, a 6.08% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in San Miguel County, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.1%), White (Hispanic) (8.14%), Other (Hispanic) (1.86%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.37%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.18%).

None of the households in San Miguel County, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.9% of the residents in San Miguel County, CO are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in San Miguel County, CO was $479,500, and the homeownership rate was 60.6%.

Most people in San Miguel County, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.5 minutes. The average car ownership in San Miguel County, CO was 2 cars per household.

San Miguel County, CO borders Dolores County, CO, Montrose County, CO, Ouray County, CO, San Juan County, CO, and San Juan County, UT.

About the photo: View of the mountains from Telluride, CO

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Population & Diversity

San Miguel County, CO is home to a population of 8.08k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.62% of San Miguel County, CO residents were born outside of the country (697 people).

In 2021, there were 10.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.88k people) in San Miguel County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 658 White (Hispanic) and 150 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

95.9%

2021 Citizenship

93.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.9% of San Miguel County, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in San Miguel County, CO was 93.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in San Miguel County, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in San Miguel County, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
6.88k ± 33
White (Hispanic)
658 ± 142
Other (Hispanic)
150 ± 119

11.2%

Hispanic Population

903 people

11.2% of the people in San Miguel County, CO are hispanic (903 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in San Miguel County, CO as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

8.62%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

697 people

9.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

803 people

As of 2021, 8.62% of San Miguel County, CO residents (697 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in San Miguel County, CO was 9.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in San Miguel County, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
122 ± 59
Korea
68 ± 57
Gulf War (1990s)
55 ± 35

San Miguel County, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.79 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of San Miguel County, CO employs 4.89k people. The largest industries in San Miguel County, CO are Accommodation & Food Services (607 people), Retail Trade (498 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (496 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($90,833), Finance & Insurance ($78,611), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,508).

Employment

Occupations

4.89k

2021 Value

± 385

−3.78%

1 Year decline

± 11.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in San Miguel County, CO declined at a rate of −3.78%, from 5.08k employees to 4.89k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in San Miguel County, CO, are Management Occupations (992 people), Sales & Related Occupations (687 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (313 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of San Miguel County, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.89k

2021 Value

± 385

−3.78%

1 Year decline

± 11.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in San Miguel County, CO declined at a rate of −3.78%, from 5.08k employees to 4.89k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in San Miguel County, CO, are Accommodation & Food Services (607 people), Retail Trade (498 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (496 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of San Miguel County, CO, though some of these residents may live in San Miguel County, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,086

Median earning men ± $4,518

$40,952

Median earning women ± $7,505

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($75,083), Manufacturing ($65,396), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($81,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,194), and Public Administration ($60,729).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

184
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
146
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
144
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$23.8B
Coal-n.e.c.
$17.7B
Machinery
$15.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($17.7B) and Machinery ($15.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Colorado products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$207B

2020 Value in Colorado

$434B

Projected 2050 Value in Colorado

110% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $207B. This is expected to increase 110% to $434B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Colorado trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$9.69B
Texas
$8.1B
Wyoming
$8.09B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $9.69B, followed by Texas with $8.1B and Wyoming and $8.09B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Colorado shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in San Miguel County, CO went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 76.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (22.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.01%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (76.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (22.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.01%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in San Miguel County, CO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.785% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (1.12M), Some college (999k), and High School or Equivalent (988k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in San Miguel County, CO was $479,500 in 2021, which is 1.96 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $448,900 to $479,500, a 6.82% increase. The homeownership rate in San Miguel County, CO is 60.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in San Miguel County, CO have an average commute time of 17.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in San Miguel County, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in San Miguel County, CO is $70,965. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in San Miguel County, CO was Census Tract 9681.01 with a value of $85,152, followed by Census Tract 9681.03 and Census Tract 9682, with respective values of $80,444 and $62,143.

Property

$479,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$67,468

$2,178

Median Property Taxes

±$227

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In San Miguel County, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in San Miguel County, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.6%

Homeownership

2021

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 60.6% of the housing units in San Miguel County, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in San Miguel County, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9681.01
Census Tract 9681.03
Census Tract 9682

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in San Miguel County, CO was Census Tract 9681.01 with a value of $85,152, followed by Census Tract 9681.03 and Census Tract 9682, with respective values of $80,444 and $62,143.

The following map shows all of the tracts in San Miguel County, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$70,965

Median Household Income

± $5,471

3.59k

Number of Households

± 319

In 2021, the median household income of the 3.59k households in San Miguel County, CO grew to $70,965 from the previous year's value of $66,898.

The following chart displays the households in San Miguel County, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for San Miguel County, CO is from Colorado.

0.465

2021 Wage GINI in Colorado

0.467

2020 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2021, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (48.4%)
Walked (18.8%)
Worked At Home (18.8%)

In 2021, 48.4% of workers in San Miguel County, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (18.8%) and those who worked at home (18.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in San Miguel County, CO have a shorter commute time (17.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.868% of the workforce in San Miguel County, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in San Miguel County, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in San Miguel County, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in San Miguel County, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.37% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in San Miguel County, CO (754 out of 8.05k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in San Miguel County, CO is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.2% of the population of San Miguel County, CO has health coverage, with 45.9% on employee plans, 8.7% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 20.2% on non-group plans, and 1.56% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in San Miguel County, CO see 1168 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.171% decrease from the previous year (1170 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1621 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 352 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54% were men and 46% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,168 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in San Miguel County, CO

Primary care physicians in San Miguel County, CO see an average of 1,168 patients per year. This represents a 0.171% decrease from the previous year (1,170 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in San Miguel County, CO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.7% under 18 years, 22.1% between 18 and 34 years, 44.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54% were men and 46% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.83%

Uninsured

45.9%

Employer Coverage

8.7%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

20.2%

Non-Group

1.56%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in San Miguel County, CO grew by 2.23% from 9.61% to 9.83%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in San Miguel County, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in San Miguel County, CO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 22.6% in San Miguel County, CO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in San Miguel County, CO.

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