San Miguel County, Colorado
San Miguel County: County in Colorado, United States
About
San Miguel County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,359 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,105 inhabitants. Its county seat is Telluride. The county was created 141 years ago in 1882.
Quick Facts about San Miguel County
| Population : | 8,105 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Colorado (United States) |
| Different from : | San Miguel County |
| Area : | 3337 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
| Named for : | San Miguel River |
| Capital : | Telluride |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1883 |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 18:47:42 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
San Miguel County is located at 38°0'13"N 108°24'21"W (38.0037400, -108.4058300). It has 5 neighbors: Dolores County, Montrose County, Ouray County, San Juan County and San Juan County.
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The largest city of San Miguel County is Ophir with a population of 190. Other cities include and Sawpit population 38. See all San Miguel County cities & populated places.
San Miguel County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Miguel County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Telluride | 2,416 | Town in Colorado, USA |
| Mountain Village | 1,470 | Town in Colorado, USA |
| Norwood | 598 | Statutory Town in San Miguel County, Colorado, United States |
| Ophir | 190 | Human settlement in San Miguel County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Sawpit | 38 | Human settlement in San Miguel County, Colorado, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of San Miguel County
San Miguel County has 5 neighbours.
- Dolores County county in Colorado, United States
- Montrose County county in Colorado, United States
- Ouray County county in Colorado, United States
- San Juan County county in Colorado, United States
- San Juan County county in southeastern Utah, United States
Demographics
The population of San Miguel County increased by 9.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,359 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,487 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,581 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,621 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,738 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,836 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,017 | 2.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,034 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,180 | 1.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,179 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,105 | -0.91% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- San Miguel County , New Mexico county in Colorado, United States with a population of 27,144 people.
Colorado Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 735,538 | The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. |
| Denver County | 735,538 | County in Colorado, United States, coterminous with the City of Denver |
| El Paso County | 728,310 | One of the 64 counties in the U. |
| Arapahoe County | 657,452 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Jefferson County | 583,283 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Adams County | 519,883 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Colorado Springs | 482,131 | The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area. |
| Aurora | 387,377 | The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. |
| Douglas County | 360,750 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Larimer County | 360,428 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Weld County | 333,983 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Boulder County | 327,171 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Pueblo County | 169,823 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Fort Collins | 168,234 | The fifth most populous city in Colorado. |
| Lakewood | 157,429 | The fifth most populous city in Colorado. |
| Mesa County | 155,603 | County in Colorado, United States |
