Pagosa Springs is a town located in Archuleta County Colorado. Pagosa Springs has a 2024 population of 1,825. It is also the county seat of Archuleta County. Pagosa Springs is currently growing at a rate of 2.93% annually and its population has increased by 12.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,617 in 2020.
The average household income in Pagosa Springs is $59,764 with a poverty rate of 22.97%. The median age in Pagosa Springs is 34.5 years: 30.1 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pagosa Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 956 | 55.65% |
| Other race | 558 | 32.48% |
| Two or more races | 139 | 8.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 39 | 2.27% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.76% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.64% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.12% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 687 | 2.36 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Non Family | 305 | 1.36 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Female | 174 | 3.29 | 20.7 | 79.3 |
| Married | 168 | 3.26 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Male | 40 | 2.05 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
47.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 61 | 5.57% |
| Associates Degree | 72 | 6.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 154 | 14.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 101 | 9.22% |
| High School Graduate | 408 | 37.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 2.83% |
| Some College | 269 | 24.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 598 | 579 | 186 |
| Hispanic | 412 | 339 | 48 |
| Other Race | 305 | 247 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 72 | 25 |
| Islander | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 34.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,592 | $57,679 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $106,625 | $0 | $135,500 |
| High School Graduate | $17,292 | $0 | $16,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,625 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,743 | $34,205 | $28,382 |
| Some College | $45,625 | $35,163 | $53,141 |
$29,743
Average Earnings
$34,205
Average Male
$28,382
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.64% of Pagosa Springs residents speak only English, while 16.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 795 | 243 | 30.57% |
| Other | 558 | 227 | 40.68% |
| White | 739 | 116 | 15.7% |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Multiple | 134 | 11 | 8.21% |
| Native | 13 | 7 | 53.85% |
22.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.14%
Male Poverty Rate
22.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pagosa Springs is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pagosa Springs is Multiple, with 8.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.17% |
| High School | 31.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.86% |
| Some College | 7.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 17.29% |
| Male Employed | 13.85% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,136 | $64,844 |
| Households | $36,712 | $59,764 |
| Married Families | $41,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,240 | $48,278 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.9%
Male Marriage Rate
24.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
84
Number of Veterans
53
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83 | 11.39% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
71.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
49.19%
Born in Pagosa Springs
96.45%
Native Born
3.55%
Foreign Born
3.03%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
96.45% of Pagosa Springs residents were born in the United States, with 49.19% having been born in Colorado. 3.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,085 | 52 | 2.56% |
| 2028 | 2,033 | 52 | 2.62% |
| 2027 | 1,981 | 52 | 2.7% |
| 2026 | 1,929 | 52 | 2.77% |
| 2025 | 1,877 | 52 | 2.85% |
| 2024 | 1,825 | 52 | 2.93% |
| 2023 | 1,773 | 57 | 3.32% |
| 2022 | 1,716 | 38 | 2.26% |
| 2021 | 1,678 | 61 | 3.77% |
| 2020 | 1,617 | -461 | -22.18% |
| 2019 | 2,078 | 77 | 3.85% |
| 2018 | 2,001 | 52 | 2.67% |
| 2017 | 1,949 | 92 | 4.95% |
| 2016 | 1,857 | 89 | 5.03% |
| 2015 | 1,768 | 25 | 1.43% |
| 2014 | 1,743 | 12 | 0.69% |
| 2013 | 1,731 | 11 | 0.64% |
| 2012 | 1,720 | 6 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 1,714 | -15 | -0.87% |
| 2010 | 1,729 | 0 | 0% |