Total population (1990 census): 5345
County seat: Pagosa Springs
Crop Statistics (1997 US Census of Agriculture)
| Cereals | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Barley | 5 | 87 | (D) | |
| Forages | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Total Hay* | 95 | 5216 | 9904 tons, dry | |
| Alfalfa Hay | 57 | 2406 | 4768 tons, dry | |
| Small Grain Hay | 6 | 71 | 143 tons, dry | |
| Tame Hay | 40 | 1799 | 2322 tons, dry | |
| Wild Hay | 9 | 655 | 1446 tons dry | |
| Grass Silage | 4 | 285 | 3674 tons, grn | |
| Vegetables | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Garlic | 3 | (D) | ||
| Fruits | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Apples | 4 | 6 | 471 trees | |
| Peaches | 3 | 4 | (D) | |
*Alfalfa, grass silage, green chops etc.
D=Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual farms.