Colorado

San Miguel

8,072
2020 population
1890
first census record
14
census records

About San Miguel

San Miguel, Colorado, first appears in the United States federal census in 1890, when it recorded a population of 2,909. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 8,072.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Butch Cassidy — Telluride Bank Robbery 1889, Western Federation of Miners — Telluride Strike 1901, and 9 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20208,072
20107,359
20006,594
19903,653
19803,192
19701,949
19602,944
19502,693
19403,664
19302,184
19205,281
19104,700
19005,379
18902,909
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in San Miguel

Military engagements that took place in San Miguel, Colorado.

Butch Cassidy — Telluride Bank Robbery 1889
1889
Western Federation of Miners — Telluride Strike 1901
1901

Historic places in San Miguel

National Register of Historic Places listings in San Miguel, Colorado.

Telluride Historic District
Telluride
Smuggler-Union Hydroelectric Power Plant
Telluride
Fort Peabody
Telluride
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Frequently asked about San Miguel

When does San Miguel first appear in the US census?
San Miguel, Colorado first appears in the federal census in 1890, with a recorded population of 2,909.
What is the population of San Miguel?
At the most recent federal census (2020), San Miguel had a recorded population of 8,072.
Were any battles fought in San Miguel?
2 documented military engagements took place in San Miguel, including Butch Cassidy — Telluride Bank Robbery 1889, Western Federation of Miners — Telluride Strike 1901.
How many historic places are in San Miguel?
9 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in San Miguel, Colorado.
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