Pagosa Springs is the most populated town in — and the primary commercial hub and county seat of — Archuleta County, Colorado, United States. The population was 1,591 at the 2000 census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the 2006 population of surrounding Archuleta County at 12,386, representing a dramatic 25% increase since the 2000 census. Approximately 65 percent of county land is either San Juan National Forest or Southern Ute Indian land.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,591 people, 633 households, and 415 families residing in the town. The population density was 140.2/km² (363.1/mi²). There were 746 housing units at an average density of 65.8/km² (170.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 74.61% White, 0.50% African American, 2.20% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 18.73% from other races, and 3.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 43.18% of the population.
