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Archuleta County, CO market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Archuleta County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 14,306
- +6.6% since 2020
- Households
- 5,921
- Median household income
- $83,065
- +59.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $478,100
- Jobs located here
- 4,733
- Highest market score
- 76
- Gas stations, #240 of 2,358 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 14,306 people live in Archuleta County, in 5,921 households. Population estimates put the population change in Archuleta County from 2020 to 2025 at +6.6%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Archuleta County is $83,065 a year, 3% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 59.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Archuleta County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 125, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (87).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Archuleta County are for gas stations (76), fast food and sandwich shops (65) and grocery and convenience stores (65). Archuleta County ranks #240 of 2,358 scored counties for gas stations.
For its number of households, Archuleta County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for real estate agents and brokers (2.9 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (16% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Archuleta County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Archuleta County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas stations | 76 | #240 of 2,358 | 7 | 11.8 | $2.6M | 108 | 5 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 65 | #563 of 2,222 | 9 | 15.2 | $2.6M | 85 | 9 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 65 | #606 of 2,402 | 13 | 22.0 | $2.8M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 60 | #667 of 2,090 | 7 | 11.8 | $3.3M | 65 | 9 |
| Gyms | 59 | #565 of 1,792 | 5 | 8.4 | $1.3M | 99 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 59 | #803 of 2,394 | 42 | 70.9 | $180K | 118 | 12 |
| Tire shops | 55 | #661 of 1,530 | 5 | 8.4 | $1.4M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 55 | #831 of 2,088 | 12 | 20.3 | $539K | 81 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 55 | #971 of 2,272 | 10 | 16.9 | $1.3M | 102 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 54 | #1,018 of 2,378 | 16 | 27.0 | $444K | 100 | 11 |
| Auto repair and car care | 51 | #1,202 of 2,401 | 30 | 50.7 | $237K | 88 | 12 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 49 | #775 of 1,461 | 5 | 8.4 | $1.2M | 45 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 48 | #1,101 of 2,070 | 7 | 11.8 | $5.1M | 55 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 47 | #1,352 of 2,339 | 21 | 35.5 | $285K | 66 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 47 | #1,372 of 2,385 | 36 | 60.8 | $166K | 78 | 5 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 46 | #1,114 of 1,886 | 10 | 16.9 | $756K | 77 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | 45 | #1,073 of 1,769 | 11 | 18.6 | $543K | 62 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 44 | #1,164 of 1,889 | 8 | 13.5 | $2.9M | 70 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 42 | #1,457 of 2,200 | 14 | 23.6 | $412K | 47 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 41 | #1,366 of 2,063 | 12 | 20.3 | $1.9M | 52 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 40 | #1,212 of 1,707 | 5 | 8.4 | $3.4M | 71 | 12 |
| Veterinarians | 35 | #1,110 of 1,485 | 7 | 11.8 | $825K | 30 | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 35 | #1,163 of 1,493 | 5 | 8.4 | $1.6M | 53 | 9 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 35 | #1,877 of 2,176 | 53 | 89.5 | Index only | 37 | 23 |
| Real estate | 35 | #1,902 of 2,229 | 61 | 103.0 | Index only | 40 | 39 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 34 | #1,891 of 2,405 | 106 | 179.0 | $220K | 59 | 42 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 34 | #1,907 of 2,405 | 58 | 98.0 | $401K | 60 | 29 |
| Property management | 33 | #751 of 910 | 5 | 8.4 | Index only | 38 | 9 |
| Home repair trades | 33 | #1,777 of 2,057 | 12 | 20.3 | $1.4M | 58 | 22 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 33 | #1,778 of 2,210 | 19 | 32.1 | $560K | 64 | 7 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 32 | #1,526 of 1,771 | 12 | 20.3 | $647K | 39 | 13 |
| Chiropractors | 31 | #1,263 of 1,490 | 7 | 11.8 | $1.1M | 45 | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 31 | #1,695 of 2,087 | 16 | 27.0 | $665K | 52 | 7 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.8 | $4.2M | 35 | 10 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.8 | $1.9M | 30 | 4 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.8 | $1.6M | 40 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $2.4M | 94 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $2.4M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $2.2M | 107 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $2.5M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $2.6M | 25 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $2.5M | 105 | 4 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.1 | $5.6M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.4 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $35.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $1.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $10.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $7.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $5.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $7.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Archuleta County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $7.1M | $1,199 | 125 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $18M | $3,044 | 117 |
| Food away from home | $23.3M | $3,932 | 97 |
| Groceries | $35.9M | $6,064 | 96 |
| Personal care products and services | $6M | $1,009 | 100 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.9M | $656 | 113 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.5M | $1,093 | 111 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.6M | $1,277 | 99 |
| Pets | $5.8M | $975 | 107 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $10.6M | $1,796 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $12.8M | $2,157 | 110 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $16.8M | $2,843 | 94 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $7.8M | $1,311 | 93 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $106.5M | $17,979 | 108 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Archuleta County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 14,306+6.6% since 2020
- Households
- 5,921
- Median age
- 50.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 1,350 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 10
- Median household income
- $83,065+59.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $102,901
- Median home value
- $478,100
- Jobs located here
- 4,733
- Daytime population
- 13,522Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Archuleta County, CO growing?
Population estimates put Archuleta County at 14,306 people in 2025, up 6.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 5,921 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 59.1%, before inflation.
How much do households in Archuleta County, CO spend?
Households in Archuleta County spend about $106.5M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $35.9M on groceries and $23.3M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Archuleta County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 125, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (87).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Archuleta County, CO?
Of the business types scored in Archuleta County, gas stations (76), fast food and sandwich shops (65) and grocery and convenience stores (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For gas stations, that ranks #240 of 2,358 scored counties.
How does Archuleta County, CO compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Archuleta County is $83,065, 3% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 6.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $478,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for real estate agents and brokers (2.9 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (16% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 33 of the 56 business types have a score in Archuleta County, each ranked against other counties.
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