Southern Ute Reservation

Southern Ute Reservation is a federal reservation in La Plata County and Archuleta County, Colorado, as the Census Bureau maps it. About 13,364 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 1,061 sq mi (2,747 km²) of land.

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Southern Ute Reservation in Colorado
Southern Ute Reservation (simplified outline). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
13,364 ± 803
What it is
Federal reservation
Counties
La Plata County62% of its landArchuleta County38% of its land
Land area
1,061 sq mi (2,747 km²)
Median household income
$75,213 ± $6,007
Median home value
$416,400 ± $21,883
Water area
4.66 sq mi (12.1 km²)
State
Colorado
Census code
3925
Coordinates (central point)
37.106402, -107.650125

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Communities in this area, largest first

  1. Ignacio (town)1,250 people
  2. Arboles (CDP)389 people
  3. Marvel (CDP)100 people
  4. Southern Ute (CDP)67 people

These places’ central points lie inside the area. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

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