Baca County, Colorado
Baca County: County in Colorado, United States
About
Baca County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,788 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 3,555 inhabitants. Its county seat is Springfield. The county was created 135 years ago in 1889.
Quick Facts about Baca County
| Population : | 3,555 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Colorado (United States) |
| Area : | 6623 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.09% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.91% |
| Altitude : | 4,327 feet / 1319 meters |
| Capital : | Springfield |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1889 |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 00:02:11 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.55% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Baca County is located at 37°19'9"N 102°33'38"W (37.3191800, -102.5604700). It has 7 neighbors: Bent County, Las Animas County, Prowers County, Morton County, Stanton County, Union County and Cimarron County.
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The largest city of Baca County is Walsh with a population of 513. Other cities include, Pritchett population 130 and Campo population 102. See all Baca County cities & populated places.
Baca County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Baca County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 1,364 | Statutory Town in Baca County, Colorado |
| Walsh | 513 | Human settlement in Baca County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Pritchett | 130 | Human settlement in Baca County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Vilas | 106 | Town of the United States |
| Campo | 102 | Colorado |
| Two Buttes | 40 | Statutory town in Colorado |
- Official Website
Official website of Baca County
Baca County has 7 neighbours.
- Bent County county in Colorado, United States
- Las Animas County county in Colorado, United States
- Prowers County county in Colorado, United States
- Morton County county in Kansas, United States
- Stanton County county in Kansas, United States
- Union County county in New Mexico, United States
- Cimarron County county in Oklahoma, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Baca County decreased by 6.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,788 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,778 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,722 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,656 | -1.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,587 | -1.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,555 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,530 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,554 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,584 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,581 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,555 | -0.73% | estimation process |
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 |
