Saguache, CO County is a rural county located in the San Luis Valley. With a population of 6,369 spread over an area of 2,894 square miles, the population density is 2.19 people per square mile. The US Population Density is 93.29 People per Square Mile. In the county, there are several local businesses such as Rocky Mountain Pizza and The Copper Inn Restaurant & Lounge located in downtown Saguache. In terms of outdoor activities, it offers multiple year-round activities such as camping, fishing, skiing, snowmobiling and other recreational activities at the Great Sand Dunes National Park which is only ten miles away from Saguache County. It is also home to the historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad which is operated seasonally for visitors to experience its rail operations while taking a trip through Colorado and New Mexico’s breathtaking landscape. Furthermore, there are several other demographic organizations in Saguache County like the Saguache County Historical Society and the Monte Vista Historical Society that are dedicated to preserving its rich history and culture. Lastly, sports fans can enjoy watching annual sporting events like the Carnero Classic Bicycle Race held each summer or Viva Las Cruces Rodeo every fall.
The population in Saguache County is 6,369. There are 2 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Saguache County is 49.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Saguache County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Saguache County
- 56.0% are married
- 19.5% are divorced
- 26.6% are married with children
- 13.6% have children, but are single
Race in Saguache County
- 58.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 37.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander