Archuleta County, Colorado Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Archuleta County, CO Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Archuleta County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,900 | 5,842,429 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 10.3 | 56.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.50% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 53.2 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 5,921 | 2,364,171 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Archuleta County grew by 13.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 13,900 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Archuleta County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 27.6% of residents. That is 12.4 points above Colorado as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 2,323 16.7% -5.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 2,304 16.6% -7.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 2,949 21.2% +1.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,837 27.6% +12.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Colorado, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.7% of the people living in Archuleta County and men 51.3%.
- Women 48.7% Colorado 49.4%
- Men 51.3% Colorado 50.6%
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Economy
Archuleta County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Archuleta County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,475 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.72% | 5.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Archuleta County is about 14% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Archuleta County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,163,463 | $484,034 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,432 | $1,761 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.1% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Archuleta County is about 67.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,432 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Archuleta County spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 146 hours, about 6.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Archuleta County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.5 | 22.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.1 | 44.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 146 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,530 | $5,694 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 17.8% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 820 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 165 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Colorado:
Hinsdale County (6.6 min), Prowers County (7.6 min), Cheyenne County (7.7 min).
Slowest:
Park County (42.5 min), Elbert County (41.5 min), Teller County (31.3 min).
The average commute time in Archuleta County is 18 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Archuleta County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Archuleta County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.2% | 40.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Colorado:
Boulder County (0.5), Douglas County (0.4), Broomfield County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crowley County (0.2), Bent County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2).
Health
Archuleta County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Archuleta County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.1% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.1% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Colorado:
Douglas County (0.9), Boulder County (0.8), Broomfield County (0.8).
Lowest:
Costilla County (0.8), Otero County (0.8), Bent County (0.8).
Archuleta County, CO Compared With Nearby Counties
How Archuleta County, CO compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archuleta County, CO | 13,900 | $82,475 #2/3 | $1,163,463 #1/3 | 17.5 min #1/3 |
| Rio Arriba County, NM | 40,067 | $56,646 | $186,120 | 28.1 min |
| La Plata County, CO | 56,331 | $85,775 | $636,797 | 18.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Archuleta County, Colorado.
How big is Archuleta County, Colorado by population?
About 13,900 people live in Archuleta County, Colorado, in 5,921 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 53.2, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 16 years.
Is Archuleta County, Colorado urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Archuleta County, Colorado has 10 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 12% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Archuleta County, Colorado?
The median home costs 14.1 times the median household income ($1,163,463 against $82,475), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,432 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Archuleta County, Colorado?
Unemployment in Archuleta County, Colorado is only 1.3%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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