San Miguel County, Colorado
San Miguel County: county in Colorado, United States.
About
San Miguel County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,359 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,105 inhabitants. Its county seat is Telluride. The county was created 143 years ago in 1882.
County Snapshot
San Miguel County at a glance
San Miguel County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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Colorado counties
64
Open related pagesLargest city
TelluridePopulation 2,416
Top linked places
Quick Facts about San Miguel County
| Population | 8,105 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| Different from | San Miguel County |
| Area | 3337 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.0037,-108.4058 |
| Named for | San Miguel River |
| Capital | Telluride |
| Establishment | January 01, 1883 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 09:13:37 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.14% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 45℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
San Miguel County is located at 38°0'13"N 108°24'21"W (38.0037400, -108.4058300). It has 5 neighbors: Dolores County, Montrose County, Ouray County, San Juan County and San Juan County.
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The largest city of San Miguel County is Telluride with a population of 2,416. Other cities include and Mountain Village population 1,470. See all San Miguel County cities & populated places.
San Miguel County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Miguel County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Telluride | 2,416 | Town in Colorado, USA |
| Mountain Village | 1,470 | Town in Colorado, USA |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of San Miguel County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of San Miguel County increased by 10.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,359 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,487 | 1.74% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,581 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,621 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,738 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,836 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,017 | 2.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,034 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,180 | 1.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,179 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,105 | -0.9% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (1)
- San Miguel County, New Mexico county in Colorado, United States. with a population of 27,144 people.
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 |