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The ACS estimates about 465, give or take 164 civilian veterans in Saguache County.
Among Colorado's 64 counties and equivalents, Saguache County ranks 39th by its estimated number of veterans.
Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
Measure
Saguache County
Colorado
United States
Share with a service-connected rating
55 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough
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Share rated 70 percent or higher
29 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough
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Veterans 75 and older in Saguache County number about 131, give or take 49; their 28 percent share is above Colorado's 22 percent.
Veterans under 35 account for 5 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Saguache County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Women veterans account for 16 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Saguache County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Income, work and education in Saguache County
Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
Measure
Saguache County
Colorado
United States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income
$49,325 ± $12,977
$62,496 ± $868
$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income
$30,095 ± $4,332
$49,213 ± $223
$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over
6.5% ± 4.0 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
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Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over
72.9% ± 17.6 points
27.1% ± 0.7 points
30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64
52.0% ± 39.4 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
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Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64
9.7% ± 20.8 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
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Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over
98.7% ± 1.9 points
97.2% ± 0.2 points
95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over
28.4% ± 12.1 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
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Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.
VA disability compensation in Saguache County
VA reports 117 veterans in Saguache County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
In 2025, lenders reported 8 VA-backed home loans out of 97 home loans made in Saguache County (8.3% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
The largest reported service groups are Gulf War (1990s) only (about 157, give or take 125; a small survey sample; treat as rough) and Vietnam era only (about 92, give or take 49; a small survey sample; treat as rough).
VA money in Saguache County
VA reported about $2.9 million in compensation and pension spending and about $2.8 million in medical care spending in Saguache County for FY2025.
Cleanup and former military sites in Saguache County
No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Saguache County.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
Veterans experiencing homelessness
On one night in January 2024, Colorado Balance of State CoC counted 197 veterans experiencing homelessness (57 sheltered, 140 unsheltered).
CO-500 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.
The HUD workbook reports 240 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Crestone (town): about 123 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
Moffat (town): about 54 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
Bonanza (town): about 20 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
Qualifying Colorado veterans with a service-connected disability receive an exemption on half of the first $200,000 of primary residence value.
Eligible dependents of permanently disabled Colorado National Guardsmen receive tuition assistance for up to eight semesters, with qualifying room and board support.
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