| In south-central Colorado, the 14ers Region
embodies all that defines this extraordinary state. Of Colorado’s
57 peaks taller than 14,000 feet, 15 Sawatch Range “14ers”
line the Upper Arkansas River Valley.
Visitors will find the whitewater
capital of the world; superb
fishing including one of the state's premier brown trout
rivers; numerous hot springs
for relaxation and healing alternatives; cattle ranches stretching
across lush meadows; a 150-mile long unique river
park; a mild mountain climate;
and no matter what you choose to do, always those spectacular views
on the horizon.
Calling the valley home is a diverse population,
people from different walks of life who have created close-knit,
real-life, long-time communities where folks still look you in the
eye and say hello.
Population
Salida: 5,504
Buena Vista: 2,195
Poncha Springs: 474
Chaffee County: 16,242
Major Employers
Correctional Facility: 390
Monarch Ski Area: 342
Wal-Mart: 250
Regional Medical Center: 220
Salida Schools: 196
Buena Vista Schools: 130
Columbine Manor: 104
Chaffee County Government: 100
GIGI: 63
Safeway: 52
Age Distribution
Age 0-5: 4.4%
6-17: 17.4%
18-24: 5.6%
25-44: 28.0%
45-64: 27.5%
65+: 17.1%
Ethnic Distribution
Caucasian: 88.2%
African-American: 1.6%
American Indian: 1.1%
Asian & Pacific: 0.4%
Hispanic: 8.6%
Other: 0.1%
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