SOUTHERN
COLORADO
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Baca County Demographics
Population as of July 2003 - 4,340
Elevation in feet - 4,295
| 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | |
| Labor Force | 2,254 | 2,194 | 2,190 |
| Number Employed | 2,194 | 2,130 | 2,124 |
| Number Unemployed | 60 | 64 | 66 |
| Percent Unemployed | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
| Annual Retail Sales | 1990 | 2000 | 2003 |
| $35,443,256 | $46,972,837 | $42,204,000 |
Colorado Department of Revenue
Population Projections
| 2010 | 2020 | 2030 |
| 4,080 | 3,841 | 3,698 |
Colorado Economic & Demography Information Service
| Annual Wages By Sector | 1990 | 2002 | 2003 |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | D | $28,496 | $26,415 |
| Mining | $0 | D | D |
| Construction | $12,934 | $17,506 | $17,441 |
| Manufacturing | D | D | D |
| Transportation, Communication and Public Utilities | $23,805 | $16,312 | $20,775 |
| Wholesale Trades | $15,316 | $23,456 | $24,946 |
| Retail Trades | $10,231 | $16,144 | $17,236 |
| Finance, Insurance and Real Estate | $15,202 | $22,696 | $23,594 |
| Services | $8,003 | $15,605 | $16,986 |
| Government | $13,833 | $19,016 | $19,179 |
Note: "D" indicates data withheld to avoid disclosure.
Source: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (most recent data available)
Educational Attainment Of Persons 25 Years And Older
| County | State | |
| No High School Diploma | 21.5% | 13.1% |
| High School Graduate | 34.3% | 23.2% |
| Some College, No Degree | 24.1% | 24.0% |
| Associates Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9.7% | 21.6% |
| Post Graduate Degree | 4.3% | 11.1% |
Southern Colorado Economic Development District (SCEDD)
1104 N. Main St.
Pueblo, CO 81003
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