Baca County occurs as county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. When of 2000, the people is 4,517. A county seat is Springfield.

History

Baca County was created per Colorado legislative in April 16, 1889 out of the eastern portions of Las Animas County.

Geography
Based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 6,623 km² (2,557 mi²). 6,619 klick² (2,556 mi²) of these are l& and Four klick² (One mi²) of these are a stream. A aggregate front yard is Cypher.05% water supply.

Adjacent counties

Las Animas County, Colorado - (west) Bent County, Colorado - (north I) Prowers County, Colorado - (north Ii)

Demographics
When of the census² of 2000, there are 4,517 people, 1,905 households, and 1,268 families residing in the county. A population density is 1/km² (2/mi²). There are 2,364 housing units at an typical density of 0/km² (1/mi²). A racial makeup of the county is 93.73% White, 0.04% Black or African American, 1.20% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 2.99% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. Septet.02% of the people are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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In a county the people is spread retired using Twenty-four.50% under a age of Xviii, Quint.90% from either 18 to 2 dozen, Twenty-two.70% from either 25 to 44, Two dozen.50% from either 45 to 64, & Twenty-two.40% world health organization come 65 years aged or even older. A median age is 43 years. For each One c females there are 99.00 males. For each Century females age Xviii & all over, there are 95.Fifty males.

the median income for a home in the county is $28,099, & the median income for a personal is $34,018. Males have a median income of $23,169 versus $18,292 for females. A per capita income for the county is $15,068. Sixteen.90% of the people & Twelve.90% of families come beneath a poverty line. Away from a amount people, Xxi.60% of victims under a age of 18 & 13.30% of victims 65 & older come dwelling beneath a poverty level.

Cities and towns
Campo Pritchett Springfield Two Buttes Vilas Walsh