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Baca County Overview

$28,115
PER CAPITA INCOME
$65,735
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$42,115
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$6,955
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,496
TOTAL POPULATION
1,731
MALE POPULATION
1,765
FEMALE POPULATION
98.07
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.96
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
1,519
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Baca County Area Codes

Income in Baca County

Income Overview in Baca County

Per Capita Income in Baca County is $28,115, while median incomes of families and households are $65,735 and $42,115 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,496$28,115
Median Family Income910$65,735
Mean Family Income910$86,463
Median Household Income1,586$42,115
Mean Household Income1,586$63,674
Income Deficit910$6,955
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,49628.86%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,49671.14¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,4960.49

Earnings by Sex in Baca County

Average Earnings in Baca County are $32,095, $38,654 for men and $27,500 for women, a difference of 28.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Baca County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male878 (52.8%)$38,654
Female786 (47.2%)$27,500
Total1,664 (100.0%)$32,095

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Baca County

The most common earnings brackets in Baca County are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (120 | 13.7%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (95 | 12.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Baca County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less42 (4.8%)68 (8.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99953 (6.0%)29 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49916 (1.8%)35 (4.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9993 (0.3%)36 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $12,49922 (2.5%)47 (6.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99915 (1.7%)48 (6.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49919 (2.2%)19 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99921 (2.4%)4 (0.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49934 (3.9%)11 (1.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99931 (3.5%)33 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $29,999120 (13.7%)95 (12.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99930 (3.4%)55 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99961 (7.0%)20 (2.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99932 (3.6%)59 (7.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99942 (4.8%)29 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99945 (5.1%)13 (1.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999110 (12.5%)93 (11.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99936 (4.1%)16 (2.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99994 (10.7%)37 (4.7%)
$100,000+52 (5.9%)39 (5.0%)
Total878 (100.0%)786 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Baca County

Average earnings in Baca County are $39,889 for men and $29,844 for women, a difference of 25.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $75,729, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $25,641. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $47,917, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $18,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Baca County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$25,641$0
High School Diploma$39,861$33,846
College or Associate's Degree$39,615$18,750
Bachelor's Degree$49,792$44,464
Graduate Degree$75,729$47,917
Total$39,889$29,844

Family Income in Baca County

Family Income Brackets in Baca County

According to the Baca County family income data, there are 184 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.2% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 17 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Baca County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000171.9%
$10,000 to $14,999535.8%
$15,000 to $24,999707.7%
$25,000 to $34,999818.9%
$35,000 to $49,99912313.5%
$50,000 to $74,99914716.2%
$75,000 to $99,99913614.9%
$100,000 to $149,99918420.2%
$150,000 to $199,999485.3%
$200,000+515.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Baca County

3-person families (172 | 18.9%) account for the highest median family income in Baca County with $94,667 per family, while 2-person families (468 | 51.4%) have the highest median income of $33,125 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Baca County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families468 (51.4%)$66,250
3-Person Families172 (18.9%)$94,667
4-Person Families140 (15.4%)$54,688
5-Person Families83 (9.1%)$94,375
6-Person Families23 (2.5%)$60,568
7+ Person Families24 (2.6%)$0
Total910 (100.0%)$65,735

Family Income by Number of Earners in Baca County

The median family income in Baca County is $65,735, with families comprising 3+ earners (81) having the highest median family income of $114,440, while families with no earners (161) have the lowest median family income of $26,761, accounting for 8.9% and 17.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Baca County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners161 (17.7%)$26,761
1 Earner271 (29.8%)$50,417
2 Earners397 (43.6%)$89,414
3+ Earners81 (8.9%)$114,440
Total910 (100.0%)$65,735

Household Income in Baca County

Household Income Brackets in Baca County

With 230 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Baca County, accounting for 14.5% of all households. In contrast, only 52 households (3.3%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Baca County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001006.3%
$10,000 to $14,99920312.8%
$15,000 to $24,99917310.9%
$25,000 to $34,99923014.5%
$35,000 to $49,99917010.7%
$50,000 to $74,99922814.4%
$75,000 to $99,99917411.0%
$100,000 to $149,99920312.8%
$150,000 to $199,999523.3%
$200,000+523.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Baca County

The median household income in Baca County is $42,115, with the highest median household income of $88,657 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 59 households (3.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $31,806, with 556 households (35.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Baca County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years59 (3.7%)$88,657
25 to 44 Years504 (31.8%)$47,500
45 to 64 Years467 (29.4%)$38,854
65+ Years556 (35.1%)$31,806
Total1,586 (100.0%)$42,115

Poverty in Baca County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Baca County

With 19.4% poverty level for males and 26.6% for females among the residents of Baca County, 16 and 17 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 24 males (53.3%) and 117 females (43.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Baca County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (20.4%)3 (4.5%)
5 Years1 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years45 (28.7%)53 (29.1%)
12 to 14 Years26 (32.1%)16 (33.3%)
15 Years3 (11.1%)2 (18.2%)
16 and 17 Years24 (53.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)38 (34.2%)
25 to 34 Years23 (12.3%)19 (12.9%)
35 to 44 Years38 (15.0%)72 (27.1%)
45 to 54 Years14 (9.7%)20 (12.6%)
55 to 64 Years67 (31.9%)117 (43.7%)
65 to 74 Years41 (20.5%)56 (24.9%)
75 Years and over22 (14.6%)62 (30.7%)
Total323 (19.4%)458 (26.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Baca County

According to the poverty statistics in Baca County, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Baca County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years74 (79.6%)64 (95.5%)
5 Years13 (92.9%)21 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years112 (71.3%)129 (70.9%)
12 to 14 Years55 (67.9%)32 (66.7%)
15 Years24 (88.9%)9 (81.8%)
16 and 17 Years21 (46.7%)18 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years103 (100.0%)73 (65.8%)
25 to 34 Years164 (87.7%)128 (87.1%)
35 to 44 Years216 (85.0%)194 (72.9%)
45 to 54 Years130 (90.3%)139 (87.4%)
55 to 64 Years143 (68.1%)151 (56.3%)
65 to 74 Years159 (79.5%)169 (75.1%)
75 Years and over129 (85.4%)140 (69.3%)
Total1,343 (80.6%)1,267 (73.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Baca County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Baca County show that 12.1% or 90 of the total 742 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 80.0%, comprising of 16 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 8.6%, which includes 37 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Baca County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children391 (91.4%)37 (8.6%)
1 or 2 Children207 (89.6%)24 (10.4%)
3 or 4 Children50 (79.4%)13 (20.6%)
5 or more Children4 (20.0%)16 (80.0%)
Total652 (87.9%)90 (12.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Baca County

According to the poverty data in Baca County, 20.3% or 14 single-father households and 35.3% or 35 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (25.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 35 households (57.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Baca County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children12 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children2 (9.5%)35 (57.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (20.3%)35 (35.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Baca County

The poverty data for Baca County shows that 90 of the married-couple family households (12.1%) and 49 of the single-parent households (29.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (80.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 37 household (45.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Baca County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children37 (8.6%)12 (17.4%)
1 or 2 Children24 (10.4%)37 (45.1%)
3 or 4 Children13 (20.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children16 (80.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total90 (12.1%)49 (29.2%)

Race in Baca County

The most populous races in Baca County are White / Caucasian (3,159 | 90.4%), Hispanic or Latino (422 | 12.1%), and Two or more Races (130 | 3.7%).
Race in Baca County
Race# Population% Population
Asian812.3%
Black / African American110.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific40.1%
Hispanic or Latino42212.1%
Native / Alaskan320.9%
White / Caucasian3,15990.4%
Two or more Races1303.7%
Some other Race792.3%
Total3,496100.0%

Ancestry in Baca County

The most populous ancestries reported in Baca County are German (545 | 15.6%), English (453 | 13.0%), Mexican (387 | 11.1%), Irish (320 | 9.1%), and American (206 | 5.9%), together accounting for 54.7% of all Baca County residents.
Ancestry in Baca County
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2065.9%
Apache180.5%
Australian170.5%
British40.1%
Celtic30.1%
Cherokee651.9%
Choctaw10.0%
Danish50.1%
Dutch481.4%
Dutch West Indian30.1%
English45313.0%
European862.5%
French511.5%
French Canadian30.1%
German54515.6%
Hungarian260.7%
Irish3209.1%
Italian351.0%
Korean310.9%
Mexican38711.1%
Native Hawaiian40.1%
Navajo20.1%
Norwegian260.7%
Osage120.3%
Pennsylvania German90.3%
Polish330.9%
Potawatomi180.5%
Russian110.3%
Scandinavian230.7%
Scotch-Irish90.3%
Scottish431.2%
Spaniard90.3%
Spanish70.2%
Sri Lankan501.4%
Swedish250.7%
Ukrainian40.1%
Welsh80.2%
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Immigrants in Baca County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Baca County came from Asia (32 | 0.9%), South Eastern Asia (32 | 0.9%), Central America (29 | 0.8%), Latin America (29 | 0.8%), and Canada (28 | 0.8%), together accounting for 4.3% of all Baca County residents.
Immigrants in Baca County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia320.9%
Australia170.5%
Canada280.8%
Central America290.8%
Eastern Europe80.2%
El Salvador10.0%
England20.1%
Europe190.5%
Germany90.3%
Latin America290.8%
Mexico280.8%
Northern Europe20.1%
Oceania170.5%
Philippines100.3%
Poland40.1%
South Eastern Asia320.9%
Ukraine40.1%
Vietnam220.6%
Western Europe90.3%
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Sex and Age in Baca County

Sex and Age in Baca County

The most populous age groups in Baca County are 35 to 39 Years (153 | 8.8%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (169 | 9.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Baca County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years98 (5.7%)70 (4.0%)
5 to 9 Years146 (8.4%)136 (7.7%)
10 to 14 Years111 (6.4%)115 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Years93 (5.4%)50 (2.8%)
20 to 24 Years83 (4.8%)90 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Years93 (5.4%)76 (4.3%)
30 to 34 Years95 (5.5%)74 (4.2%)
35 to 39 Years153 (8.8%)119 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years110 (6.4%)147 (8.3%)
45 to 49 Years65 (3.8%)78 (4.4%)
50 to 54 Years80 (4.6%)83 (4.7%)
55 to 59 Years123 (7.1%)169 (9.6%)
60 to 64 Years103 (5.9%)101 (5.7%)
65 to 69 Years140 (8.1%)138 (7.8%)
70 to 74 Years71 (4.1%)93 (5.3%)
75 to 79 Years42 (2.4%)110 (6.2%)
80 to 84 Years66 (3.8%)35 (2.0%)
85 Years and over59 (3.4%)81 (4.6%)
Total1,731 (100.0%)1,765 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Baca County

Median Family Size in Baca County

The median family size in Baca County is 2.86 persons per family, with married-couple families (742 | 81.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.04 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (69 | 7.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.93 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Baca County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple742 (81.5%)3.04
Single Male/Father69 (7.6%)1.93
Single Female/Mother99 (10.9%)2.21
Total Families910 (100.0%)2.86

Median Household Size in Baca County

The median household size in Baca County is 2.15 persons per household, with married-couple households (742 | 46.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.05 persons per household. non-family households (676 | 42.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.12 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Baca County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple742 (46.8%)3.05
Single Male/Father69 (4.3%)2.09
Single Female/Mother99 (6.2%)2.38
Non-family676 (42.6%)1.12
Total Households1,586 (100.0%)2.15

Household Size by Marriage Status in Baca County

Out of a total of 1,586 households in Baca County, 910 (57.4%) are family households, while 676 (42.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 439, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 608.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Baca County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-608 (38.3%)
2-Person Households439 (27.7%)57 (3.6%)
3-Person Households187 (11.8%)11 (0.7%)
4-Person Households154 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households83 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households23 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households24 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total910 (57.4%)676 (42.6%)

Female Fertility in Baca County

Fertility by Age in Baca County

Average fertility rate in Baca County is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 113.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Baca County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years27 (69.2%)113.0
35 to 50 years12 (30.8%)33.0
Total39 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Baca County

92.3% of women with births (39) in Baca County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 11.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Baca County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years24 (88.9%)3 (11.1%)
35 to 50 years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total36 (92.3%)3 (7.7%)

Fertility by Education in Baca County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Baca County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma6 (15.4%)31.0
College or Associate's Degree21 (53.8%)119.0
Bachelor's Degree12 (30.8%)94.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total39 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Baca County

7.7% of women with births in Baca County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 14.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Baca County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree18 (85.7%)3 (14.3%)
Bachelor's Degree12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total36 (92.3%)3 (7.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Baca County

Employment by Class of Employer in Baca County

Among the 1,468 employed individuals in Baca County, private company employees (679 | 46.3%), self-employed (not incorporated) (279 | 19.0%), and local government employees (239 | 16.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Baca County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees67946.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)896.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)27919.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations976.6%
Local Government Employees23916.3%
State Government Employees553.7%
Federal Government Employees302.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,468100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Baca County

According to the labor force statistics for Baca County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,782), 54.6% or 1,519 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.7% or 26 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 81.5% or 141 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.5% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Baca County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years21 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years141 (81.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years128 (75.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years129 (76.3%)11 (8.5%)
35 to 44 Years394 (74.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years246 (80.4%)6 (2.4%)
55 to 59 Years150 (51.4%)4 (2.7%)
60 to 64 Years131 (64.2%)2 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years136 (30.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over44 (11.2%)3 (6.8%)
Total1,519 (54.6%)26 (1.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Baca County

According to labor force statistics for Baca County, 70.6% of individuals (1,178) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,669) are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 24 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.8% or 372 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.3% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Baca County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School122 (52.8%)8 (3.3%)
High School Diploma311 (66.5%)11 (2.3%)
College / Associate Degree373 (67.7%)18 (3.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher372 (88.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,178 (70.6%)33 (2.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Baca County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Baca County are Management (340 | 22.8%), Community & Social Service (137 | 9.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (121 | 8.1%), Education Instruction & Library (93 | 6.2%), and Health Technologists (87 | 5.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Baca County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Baca County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (81.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (81.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Business & Financial (66.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (63.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Baca County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management195 (57.4%)145 (42.6%)
Business & Financial10 (33.3%)20 (66.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science47 (81.0%)11 (19.0%)
Computers & Mathematics11 (57.9%)8 (42.1%)
Architecture & Engineering23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science13 (81.2%)3 (18.8%)
Community & Social Service 62 (45.3%)75 (54.7%)
Education, Arts & Media19 (47.5%)21 (52.5%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library43 (46.2%)50 (53.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating44 (36.4%)77 (63.6%)
Health Technologists40 (46.0%)47 (54.0%)
Total (Category)358 (52.2%)328 (47.8%)
Total (Overall)806 (53.9%)688 (46.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Baca County are Healthcare Support (125 | 8.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (49 | 3.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (22 | 1.5%), Personal Care & Service (20 | 1.3%), and Security & Protection (7 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations in Baca County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Baca County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (71.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (63.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (81.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Baca County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support23 (18.4%)102 (81.6%)
Security & Protection5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving25 (51.0%)24 (49.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance14 (63.6%)8 (36.4%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Total (Category)67 (30.0%)156 (70.0%)
Total (Overall)806 (53.9%)688 (46.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Baca County are Office & Administration (108 | 7.2%), and Sales & Related (66 | 4.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Baca County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Baca County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related45 (68.2%)21 (31.8%)
Office & Administration8 (7.4%)100 (92.6%)
Total (Category)53 (30.5%)121 (69.5%)
Total (Overall)806 (53.9%)688 (46.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Baca County are Construction & Extraction (102 | 6.8%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (101 | 6.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (52 | 3.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Baca County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Baca County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry81 (80.2%)20 (19.8%)
Construction & Extraction99 (97.1%)3 (2.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair48 (92.3%)4 (7.7%)
Total (Category)228 (89.4%)27 (10.6%)
Total (Overall)806 (53.9%)688 (46.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Baca County are Material Moving (74 | 5.0%), Transportation (42 | 2.8%), and Production (40 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Baca County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Baca County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production13 (32.5%)27 (67.5%)
Transportation42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving45 (60.8%)29 (39.2%)
Total (Category)100 (64.1%)56 (35.9%)
Total (Overall)806 (53.9%)688 (46.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Baca County

Employment Industries in Baca County

The major employment industries in Baca County include Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (340 | 22.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (311 | 20.8%), Educational Services (146 | 9.8%), Construction (120 | 8.0%), and Public Administration (97 | 6.5%).
Employment Industries in Baca County

Employment Industries by Sex in Baca County

The Baca County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Construction (97.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Baca County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting250 (73.5%)90 (26.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction117 (97.5%)3 (2.5%)
Manufacturing21 (33.3%)42 (66.7%)
Wholesale Trade6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)
Retail Trade63 (69.2%)28 (30.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing48 (76.2%)15 (23.8%)
Utilities46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance15 (23.8%)48 (76.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1 (12.5%)7 (87.5%)
Professional & Scientific8 (34.8%)15 (65.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support11 (57.9%)8 (42.1%)
Educational Services77 (52.7%)69 (47.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance81 (26.1%)230 (74.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services9 (52.9%)8 (47.1%)
Public Administration36 (37.1%)61 (62.9%)
Total806 (53.9%)688 (46.1%)

Education in Baca County

School Enrollment in Baca County

The most common levels of schooling among the 833 students in Baca County are elementary school (224 | 26.9%), middle school (192 | 23.1%), and high school (134 | 16.1%).
School Enrollment in Baca County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool819.7%
Kindergarten657.8%
Elementary School22426.9%
Middle School19223.1%
High School13416.1%
College / Undergraduate12915.5%
Graduate / Professional81.0%
Total833100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Baca County

Out of a total of 833 students who are enrolled in schools in Baca County, 70 (8.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 763 (91.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 17 (34.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 100 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Baca County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds32 (65.3%)17 (34.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old257 (91.1%)25 (8.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds204 (94.0%)13 (6.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over66 (81.5%)15 (18.5%)
Total763 (91.6%)70 (8.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Baca County

Education (135 | 21.2%), business (125 | 19.6%), bio, nature & agricultural (118 | 18.5%), science & technology (70 | 11.0%), and psychology (48 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 638 individuals in Baca County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Baca County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics111.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural11818.5%
Physical & Health Sciences182.8%
Psychology487.5%
Social Sciences182.8%
Engineering152.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies30.5%
Science & Technology7011.0%
Business12519.6%
Education13521.2%
Literature & Languages213.3%
Liberal Arts & History132.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications233.6%
Arts & Humanities203.1%
Total638100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Baca County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Baca County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Baca County are males with 2 vehicles (250, accounting for 31.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (215, making up 37.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Baca County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle8 (1.0%)19 (2.8%)
1 Vehicle116 (14.6%)94 (14.0%)
2 Vehicles250 (31.5%)215 (31.9%)
3 Vehicles206 (25.9%)219 (32.5%)
4 Vehicles138 (17.4%)54 (8.0%)
5 or more Vehicles76 (9.6%)73 (10.8%)
Total794 (100.0%)674 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Baca County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Baca County are 5 to 9 minutes (365 commuters, 26.6%), less than 5 minutes (359 commuters, 26.2%), and 15 to 19 minutes (199 commuters, 14.5%).
Commute Time in Baca County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes35926.2%
5 to 9 Minutes36526.6%
10 to 14 Minutes15511.3%
15 to 19 Minutes19914.5%
20 to 24 Minutes1118.1%
25 to 29 Minutes221.6%
30 to 34 Minutes695.0%
35 to 39 Minutes433.1%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes352.5%
60 to 89 Minutes110.8%
90 or more Minutes10.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Baca County

The most common commute times in Baca County are 5 to 9 minutes (211 commuters, 28.0%) for males and less than 5 minutes (173 commuters, 28.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Baca County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes186 (24.7%)173 (28.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes211 (28.0%)154 (25.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes78 (10.3%)77 (12.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes131 (17.4%)68 (11.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes43 (5.7%)68 (11.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes20 (2.6%)2 (0.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes43 (5.7%)26 (4.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes11 (1.5%)32 (5.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes21 (2.8%)14 (2.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes9 (1.2%)2 (0.3%)
90 or more Minutes1 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Baca County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Baca County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (190, 25.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (164, 26.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Baca County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM7 (0.9%)20 (3.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4 (0.5%)25 (4.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4 (0.5%)18 (2.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM77 (10.2%)19 (3.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM157 (20.8%)57 (9.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM190 (25.2%)95 (15.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM179 (23.7%)164 (26.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM48 (6.4%)55 (8.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM20 (2.6%)49 (8.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM21 (2.8%)57 (9.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1 (0.1%)1 (0.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM10 (1.3%)15 (2.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM23 (3.0%)21 (3.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM13 (1.7%)20 (3.3%)
Total754 (100.0%)616 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Baca County

Occupancy by Ownership in Baca County

Of the total 1,586 dwellings in Baca County, owner-occupied units account for 1,169 (73.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 417 (26.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Baca County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,16973.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units41726.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,586100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Baca County

Occupancy by Household Size in Baca County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household60838.3%
2-Person Household49631.3%
3-Person Household19812.5%
4+ Person Household28417.9%
Total Housing Units1,586100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Baca County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Baca County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household360 (59.2%)248 (40.8%)
2-Person Household412 (83.1%)84 (16.9%)
3-Person Household172 (86.9%)26 (13.1%)
4+ Person Household225 (79.2%)59 (20.8%)
Total Housing Units1,169 (73.7%)417 (26.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Baca County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Baca County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School114 (55.3%)92 (44.7%)
High School Diploma399 (77.8%)114 (22.2%)
College/Associate Degree329 (66.6%)165 (33.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher327 (87.7%)46 (12.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Baca County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Baca County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years26716.8%
35 to 44 Years29618.7%
45 to 54 Years1509.5%
55 to 64 Years31720.0%
65 to 74 Years30119.0%
75 to 84 Years1439.0%
85 Years and Over1127.1%
Total1,586100.0%

Housing Finances in Baca County

Median Income by Occupancy in Baca County

Median Income by Occupancy in Baca County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,169 (73.7%)$54,044
Renter-Occupied417 (26.3%)$25,383
Average1,586 (100.0%)$42,115

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Baca County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Baca County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00024 (2.1%)20 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99928 (2.4%)28 (6.7%)
$10,000 to $14,999121 (10.3%)82 (19.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99952 (4.4%)28 (6.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99950 (4.3%)43 (10.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999123 (10.5%)107 (25.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999132 (11.3%)38 (9.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999190 (16.3%)38 (9.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999154 (13.2%)20 (4.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999195 (16.7%)8 (1.9%)
$150,000 or more100 (8.6%)5 (1.2%)
Total1,169 (100.0%)417 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Baca County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Baca County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300163 (13.9%)106 (25.4%)
$300 to $499297 (25.4%)91 (21.8%)
$500 to $799318 (27.2%)105 (25.2%)
$800 to $999142 (12.1%)15 (3.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499147 (12.6%)40 (9.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99943 (3.7%)1 (0.2%)
$2,000 to $2,49936 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99917 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more6 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,169 (100.0%)417 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Baca County

Housing Structures in Baca County

Housing Structures in Baca County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,26179.5%
Single Unit, Attached80.5%
2 Unit Apartments563.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments231.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments241.5%
10 or more Apartments744.7%
Mobile Home / Other1408.8%
Total1,586100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Baca County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Baca County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,046 (83.0%)215 (17.1%)
Single Unit, Attached2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments4 (5.4%)70 (94.6%)
Mobile Home / Other117 (83.6%)23 (16.4%)
Total1,169 (73.7%)417 (26.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Baca County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Baca County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room2 (0.2%)47 (11.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms19 (1.6%)119 (28.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms428 (36.6%)107 (25.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms446 (38.2%)106 (25.4%)
8 or more Rooms274 (23.4%)38 (9.1%)
Total1,169 (100.0%)417 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Baca County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Baca County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas784 (67.1%)316 (75.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas256 (21.9%)32 (7.7%)
Electricity105 (9.0%)57 (13.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels24 (2.1%)12 (2.9%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,169 (100.0%)417 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Baca County

Household Vehicle Usage in Baca County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle19 (1.6%)62 (14.9%)
1 Vehicle219 (18.7%)227 (54.4%)
2 Vehicles400 (34.2%)93 (22.3%)
3 or more Vehicles531 (45.4%)35 (8.4%)
Total1,169 (100.0%)417 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Baca County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Baca County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units752417
Median Property Value$118,800$120,800
Median Household Income$50,893$40
Monthly Housing Costs$453$6
Real Estate Taxes$404$28

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Baca County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Baca County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000207 (27.5%)42 (10.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999127 (16.9%)124 (29.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999314 (41.8%)200 (48.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99958 (7.7%)31 (7.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99928 (3.7%)5 (1.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)4 (1.0%)
$1,000,000 or more18 (2.4%)11 (2.6%)
Total752 (100.0%)417 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Baca County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Baca County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00049 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999153 (20.3%)3 (0.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99992 (12.2%)70 (16.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99977 (10.2%)31 (7.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999109 (14.5%)55 (13.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99981 (10.8%)81 (19.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999131 (17.4%)73 (17.5%)
$150,000 or more60 (8.0%)64 (15.3%)
Total752 (100.0%)417 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Baca County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Baca County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x352 (46.8%)61,477 (14,742.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x78 (10.4%)187 (44.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x65 (8.6%)71 (17.0%)
4.0x or more253 (33.6%)53 (12.7%)
Total752 (100.0%)417 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Baca County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Baca County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800521 (69.3%)3 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,499126 (16.8%)223 (53.5%)
$800 to $1,499101 (13.4%)79 (18.9%)
Total752 (100.0%)417 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Baca County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baca County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baca County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years202 (97.1%)6 (2.9%)
6 to 18 Years588 (98.8%)7 (1.2%)
19 to 25 Years192 (88.1%)26 (11.9%)
26 to 34 Years269 (88.5%)35 (11.5%)
35 to 44 Years444 (85.4%)76 (14.6%)
45 to 54 Years288 (95.1%)15 (5.0%)
55 to 64 Years424 (88.7%)54 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years425 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older346 (98.0%)7 (2.0%)
Total3,178 (93.4%)226 (6.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Baca County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Baca County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born202 (97.1%)6 (2.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen588 (98.8%)7 (1.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen192 (88.1%)26 (11.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Baca County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Baca County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000703 (94.7%)39 (5.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999753 (87.6%)107 (12.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999569 (92.8%)44 (7.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999370 (95.9%)16 (4.2%)
$100,000 and over783 (97.5%)20 (2.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baca County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baca County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6101 (48.6%)108 (51.9%)
6 to 18 Years435 (73.1%)169 (28.4%)
19 to 25 Years79 (36.2%)120 (55.0%)
25 to 34 Years114 (37.5%)168 (55.3%)
35 to 44 Years163 (31.4%)301 (57.9%)
45 to 54 Years114 (37.6%)179 (59.1%)
55 to 64 Years203 (42.5%)230 (48.1%)
65 to 74 Years391 (92.0%)286 (67.3%)
75 Years and over341 (96.6%)235 (66.6%)
Total1,941 (57.0%)1,796 (52.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Baca County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Baca County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years13 (4.0%)9 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years24 (8.3%)2 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years107 (17.6%)116 (16.7%)
65 to 74 Years68 (34.0%)72 (32.0%)
75 Years and over91 (60.3%)90 (44.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Baca County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Baca County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years36 (5.9%)8 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years52 (26.0%)31 (13.8%)
75 Years and over68 (45.0%)46 (22.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Baca County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years5 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years38 (6.2%)28 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years14 (7.0%)5 (2.2%)
75 Years and over26 (17.2%)35 (17.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Baca County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years23 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years38 (6.2%)46 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years20 (10.0%)10 (4.4%)
75 Years and over33 (21.8%)24 (11.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Baca County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years10 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years64 (10.5%)54 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years29 (14.5%)52 (23.1%)
75 Years and over49 (32.5%)56 (27.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Baca County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years29 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years6 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over27 (17.9%)19 (9.4%)

Technology Access in Baca County

Computing Device Access in Baca County

Computing Device Access in Baca County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,14472.1%
Smartphone1,32583.5%
Tablet87355.0%
No Computing Device16910.7%
Total1,586100.0%

Internet Access in Baca County

Internet Access in Baca County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet30.2%
Broadband Home73046.0%
Cellular Data Only31519.9%
Satellite Internet27717.5%
No Internet30319.1%
Total1,586100.0%

Baca County Summary

Baca County is located in the southeastern corner of Colorado, and is bordered by Kansas to the east, Oklahoma to the south, and New Mexico to the west. The county seat is Springfield, and the county is named after Felipe Baca, a prominent early settler. Baca County covers an area of 1,890 square miles, and has a population of 5,717 as of the 2010 census.

Geography

Baca County is located in the southeastern corner of Colorado, and is bordered by Kansas to the east, Oklahoma to the south, and New Mexico to the west. The county is located in the High Plains region of the state, and is characterized by flat to rolling terrain. The county is drained by the Arkansas River, which flows through the western part of the county. The county is also home to several small lakes, including Lake Meredith, which is located in the northern part of the county.
The climate of Baca County is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual precipitation is around 16 inches, with most of it falling in the spring and summer months.

History

Baca County was established in 1889, and was named after Felipe Baca, a prominent early settler. The county was originally part of Las Animas County, but was split off in 1889. The county seat was originally located in Springfield, but was moved to Springfield in 1891.
The county was largely agricultural in its early years, with wheat, corn, and other crops being grown. The county also had a thriving cattle industry, with many ranchers raising cattle on the open range.
In the early 20th century, the county began to diversify its economy, with oil and gas production becoming an important part of the local economy. The county also began to attract tourists, with the opening of the Great Sand Dunes National Park in 1932.

Economy

The economy of Baca County is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The county is home to several large farms, which produce wheat, corn, and other crops. The county also has a thriving cattle industry, with many ranchers raising cattle on the open range.
The county is also home to several oil and gas fields, which provide jobs and revenue for the county. Tourism is also an important part of the local economy, with the Great Sand Dunes National Park being a major draw for visitors.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Baca County had a population of 5,717. The racial makeup of the county was 95.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,938, and the median income for a family was $41,944. The per capita income for the county was $17,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Baca County?
Per Capita income in Baca County is $28,115.
What is the Median Family Income in Baca County?
Median Family Income in Baca County is $65,735.
What is the Median Household income in Baca County?
Median Household Income in Baca County is $42,115.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Baca County?
Income or Wage Gap in Baca County is 28.9%.
Women in Baca County earn 71.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Baca County?
Family Income Deficit in Baca County is $6,955.
Families that are below poverty line in Baca County earn $6,955 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Baca County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Baca County is 0.49.
What is the Total Population of Baca County?
Total Population of Baca County is 3,496.
What is the Total Male Population of Baca County?
Total Male Population of Baca County is 1,731.
What is the Total Female Population of Baca County?
Total Female Population of Baca County is 1,765.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Baca County?
There are 98.07 Males per 100 Females in Baca County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Baca County?
There are 101.96 Females per 100 Males in Baca County.
What is the Median Population Age in Baca County?
Median Population Age in Baca County is 42.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Baca County
Average Family Size in Baca County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Baca County
Average Household Size in Baca County is 2.1 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Baca County?
There are 1,519 People in the Labor Forcein in Baca County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Baca County?
54.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Baca County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Baca County?
Unemployment Rate in Baca County is 1.7%.