Total population (1990 census): 12684
County seat: Salida
Crop Statistics (1997 US Census of Agriculture)
| Forages | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Total Hay* | 129 | 16148 | 27896 tons, dry | |
| Alfalfa Hay | 79 | 6474 | 12466 tons, dry | |
| Small Grain Hay | 10 | 373 | 1203 tons, dry | |
| Tame Hay | 60 | 7017 | 10193 tons, dry | |
| Wild Hay | 26 | 2284 | 4034 tons dry | |
| Nursery and Greenhouse Crops, Cut Christmas Trees Harvested, Mushrooms, and Sod Grown for Sale | Farms | Sq. ft. under glass or other protection | Acres in the open | Sales ($1,000) |
| Nursery and Greenhouse Crops | 8 | 179800 | 10 | 1083 |
| Florculture Crops | 7 | 179800 | (D) | (D) |
| Bedding/Garden Plants | 6 | 144800 | (D) | 632 |
| Potted Flowering Plants | 3 | (D) | - | 66 |
*Alfalfa, grass silage, green chops etc.
D=Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual farms.