Archuleta County, Colorado

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Archuleta County Sheriff's Department and Detention Facility in Pagosa Springs

Archuleta County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,359.<ref name=":0" /> The county seat and the only incorporated municipality in the county is Pagosa Springs.<ref name="GR6">Template:Cite web</ref>

History

Archuleta County was created by the Colorado legislature on April 14, 1885, out of western Conejos County. It was named for Jose Manuel Archuleta, "head of one of the old Spanish families of New Mexico",<ref name=placenames>Template:Cite book</ref> and in honor of his son Antonio D. Archuleta, who was the Senator from Conejos County at the time.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert (0.4%) is water.<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref>

Adjacent counties

Airport

Stevens Field

Major highways

National protected areas

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State protected area

Navajo State Park

Scenic and historic trails

Waterways

Chamita River
Dutton Creek
Little Navajo River
Martinez Creek
McCabe Creek
Mill Creek
Piedra River
Rio Blanco
Rio Chama
San Juan River
Stollsteimer Creek <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Citation</ref>
Williams Creek

Demographics

According to the 2020 census, there were 13,359 people, 5,736 households living in the county. The average household size was 2.34 persons. The population density was Template:Convert. As of 2021, there were 9,693 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the county was 90.9% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 3.8% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 3.1% from two or more races. 18.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.<ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref>

The age distribution was 4.1% under 5 years, 17.5% under 18 years, 51.1% between 18 and 64 years, and 27.3% 65 years or older. 49.9% were female.<ref name=":0" />

The median household income (in 2020 dollars) was $55,658. The per capita income for the county was $32,995. About 9.40% of the population were at or below the poverty line.<ref name=":0" />

Politics

As of January 2022, Archuleta County had approximately 10,696 active registered voters. There were 40.6% unaffiliated with a party, 38.3% Republican, 19.6% Democrat, .8% Libertarian, .2% Green, and .5% various other parties.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Voting in the county tends to favor conservative choices, especially at the state and national level, but winning elections for unaffiliated local candidates are not uncommon.<ref name=":1">Template:Cite web</ref>

Archuleta County Commissioner elections, 2010-2022<ref name=":1" />
	Republican	Democrat	Unaffiliated
2022, District 3	62.30%		37.70%
2020, District 1	50.30%		49.70%
2020, District 2	52.00%		48.00%
2018, District 3	97.20%	2.80%
2016, District 1	48.50%	21.80%	29.70%
2016, District 2	56.40%	20.70%	22.90%
2014, District 3	46.90%		53.10%
2012, District 1	85.70%		14.30%
2012, District 2		61.90%	38.10%
2010, District 3	42.50%		57.50%

Communities

Town

Pagosa Springs

Census-designated place

Arboles

Other unincorporated places

Chimney Rock
Chromo
Juanita
Dyke
- Apparently named for the first county sheriff (circa 1890) and later county commissioner, Wm. Dyke.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It can be found listed on USGS and FAA maps.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Education

School districts include:<ref>Template:Cite web - Text list</ref>

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References

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External links

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