Saguache County, Colorado
Saguache County: County in Colorado, United States
About
Saguache County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,108 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,938 inhabitants. Its county seat is Saguache. The county was created 158 years ago in 1865.
Quick Facts about Saguache County
| Population : | 6,938 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Colorado (United States) |
| Area : | 8206 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.05% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.95% |
| Named for : | Saguache |
| Altitude : | 8,448 feet / 2575 meters |
| Capital : | Saguache |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1866 |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 18:24:17 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 11.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Saguache County is located at 38°4'50"N 106°16'54"W (38.0805500, -106.2815600). It has 4 neighbors: Chaffee County, Mineral County, Rio Grande County and Alamosa County.
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The largest city of Saguache County is Saguache with a population of 531. . See all Saguache County cities & populated places.
Saguache County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saguache County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Center | 2,385 | Town in Colorado, United States |
| Saguache | 531 | Human settlement in Colorado, United States of America |
| Crestone | 138 | Town |
| Moffat | 123 | Town of the United States |
| Bonanza | 21 | Town in Colorado, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Saguache County
Saguache County has 4 neighbours.
- Chaffee County county in Colorado, United States
- Mineral County county in Colorado, United States
- Rio Grande County county in Colorado, United States
- Alamosa County county in Colorado, United States
Demographics
The population of Saguache County increased by 11.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,108 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,188 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,333 | 2.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,242 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,198 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,253 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,412 | 2.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,633 | 3.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,840 | 3.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,824 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,938 | 1.64% | 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 |
