Baca County Summary

Life in Baca County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Baca County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Baca County:

  • The population in Baca County is 3,496.

  • The median home value in Baca County is $136,581.

  • The median income in Baca County is $42,115.

  • The median rent in Baca County is $474.

  • The unemployment rate in Baca County is 1.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Baca County is 23.0%.

  • The average high in Baca County is 75.5° and there are 30.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Baca County

List Of Cities & Towns in Baca County

Springfield, CO Population 1,357

Walsh, CO Population 552

Pritchett, CO Population 136

Vilas, CO Population 111

Campo, CO Population 103

Two Buttes, CO Population 19

Map Of Baca County

Baca County, CO Weather

  • The average high in Baca County is 75.5°.

  • There are 78.08 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 30.9 inches of rain each year with 7.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:17 hours of sun each day in Baca County.

StatBaca County
Mean High75.5
Nice Days78.08
Rainfall30.9
Snowfall7.6
Sunny_hours7:17
75.5°
Average High
30.9
Inches of Rain

Baca County Demographics

Population over time in Baca County

The current population in Baca County is 3,496. The population has decreased -1.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 3,519 -1.4%
2021 3,570 0.3%
2020 3,561 -

Gender in Baca County

  • Baca County is 50.5% female with 1,765 female residents.

  • Baca County is 49.5% male with 1,731 male residents.

Female
50.5% (1,765)
Male
49.5% (1,731)
Gender Baca County CO USA
Female 50.5% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 49.5% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Baca County

Baca County is:

  • 82.5% White with 2,885 White residents.

  • 0.3% African American with 11 African American residents.

  • 0.7% American Indian with 26 American Indian residents.

  • 2.3% Asian with 81 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 4 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 2 Other residents.

  • 1.9% Two Or More with 65 Two Or More residents.

  • 12.1% Hispanic with 422 Hispanic residents.

White
82.5% (2,885)
African American
0.3% (11)
American Indian
0.7% (26)
Asian
2.3% (81)
Hawaiian
0.1% (4)
Other
0.1% (2)
Two Or More
1.9% (65)
Hispanic
12.1% (422)

Table: Baca County By Race

Race Baca County CO USA
White 82.5% 66.2% 58.9%
African American 0.3% 3.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.7% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 2.3% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.9% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 12.1% 22.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Baca County, Colorado

  • 6.3% of households in Baca County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 12.8% of households in Baca County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Baca County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Baca County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Baca County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Baca County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Baca County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Baca County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Baca County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Baca County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.3% (220)
$10,000 to $14,999
12.8% (447)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.9% (381)
$25,000 to $34,999
14.5% (506)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.7% (374)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.4% (502)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.0% (383)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.8% (447)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.3% (114)
$200,000 or more
3.3% (116)
Income Baca County CO USA
Less than $10,000 6.3% 3.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 12.8% 2.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.9% 5.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 14.5% 5.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.7% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.4% 15.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.0% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.8% 19.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.3% 10.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.3% 13.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Baca County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Baca County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Baca County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Baca County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Baca County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Baca County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Baca County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Baca County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Baca County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Baca County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (174)
9-12th Grade
10% (349)
High School / GED
31% (1,083)
Some College
20% (699)
Associate's Degree
10% (349)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (629)
Master's Degree
5% (174)
Professional Degree
1% (34)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Baca County CO USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 4% 6%
High School / GED 31% 20% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 27% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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