Baca County, Colorado
Baca County: county in Colorado, United States
About
Baca County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,788 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 3,555 inhabitants. Its county seat is Springfield. The county was created 137 years ago in 1889.
County Snapshot
Baca County at a glance
Baca County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Colorado counties
64
Open related pagesLargest city
SpringfieldPopulation 1,364
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Baca County
| Population | 3,555 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| Area | 6623 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.09% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.91% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.3192,-102.5605 |
| Altitude | 4,327 feet / 1319 meters |
| Capital | Springfield |
| Establishment | April 16, 1889 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 07:29:28 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.55% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Baca County is located at 37°19'9"N 102°33'38"W (37.3191800, -102.5604700). It has 7 neighbors: Bent County, Las Animas County, Prowers County, Morton County, Stanton County, Union County and Cimarron County.
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The largest city of Baca County is Springfield with a population of 1,364. Other cities include, Walsh population 513, Pritchett population 130, Vilas population 106 and Campo population 102. See all Baca County cities & populated places.
Baca County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Baca County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 1,364 | Statutory Town in Baca County, Colorado |
| Walsh | 513 | Human settlement in Baca County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Pritchett | 130 | Human settlement in Baca County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Vilas | 106 | Town of the United States |
| Campo | 102 | Colorado |
| Two Buttes | 40 | Statutory town in Colorado |
Official website of Baca County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Baca County decreased by 6.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,788 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,778 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,722 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,656 | -1.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,587 | -1.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,555 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,530 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,554 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,584 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,581 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,555 | -0.73% | estimation process |
Colorado Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 735,538 | The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. |
| Denver County | 735,538 | County in Colorado, United States, coterminous with the City of Denver |
| El Paso County | 728,310 | One of the 64 counties in the U. |
| Arapahoe County | 657,452 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Jefferson County | 583,283 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Adams County | 519,883 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Colorado Springs | 482,131 | The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area. |
| Aurora | 387,377 | The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. |
| Douglas County | 360,750 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Larimer County | 360,428 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Weld County | 333,983 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Boulder County | 327,171 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Pueblo County | 169,823 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Fort Collins | 168,234 | The fifth most populous city in Colorado. |
| Lakewood | 157,429 | The fifth most populous city in Colorado. |
| Mesa County | 155,603 | County in Colorado, United States |