San Miguel County, New Mexico
San Miguel County: County in Colorado, United States
About
San Miguel County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 29,393 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 27,144 inhabitants. Its county seat is Telluride. The county was created 142 years ago in 1882.
Quick Facts about San Miguel County
| Population : | 27,144 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (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 |
| Altitude : | 6,755 feet / 2059 meters |
| Capital : | Telluride |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1883 |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 01:56:15 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.29% (2010-2020) |
Geography
San Miguel County is located at 35°28'49"N 104°48'57"W (35.4802900, -104.8158500). 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 Pecos with a population of 1,313. . 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 12,826 | Town in New Mexico, USA |
| Pecos | 1,313 | Human settlement in San Miguel County, New Mexico, 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
According to census records, the population of San Miguel County decreased by 8.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 29,393 | - | census |
| 2011 | 29,352 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,091 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,819 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,493 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,215 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,005 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 27,715 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,480 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,277 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,144 | -0.49% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- San Miguel County , Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 8,105 people.
New Mexico Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | 681,666 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Albuquerque | 562,540 | The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. |
| Doña Ana County | 221,262 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Santa Fe County | 151,946 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Sandoval County | 148,904 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| San Juan County | 123,312 | County in southeastern Utah, United States |
| Las Cruces | 105,096 | The second most populous city in New Mexico. |
| Rio Rancho | 99,885 | The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico. |
| Santa Fe | 84,996 | The capital of New Mexico. |
| Valencia County | 77,574 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Lea County | 71,830 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| McKinley County | 70,824 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Otero County | 67,967 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Chaves County | 64,711 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Eddy County | 58,418 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Curry County | 48,793 | County in Oregon, United States |
