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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Aspen

Colorado · 5,914 residents · 3.863 sq mi
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Aspen is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $535,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,914
+17%since 1990
from 5,049 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,531 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 1,307 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+6%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Aspen
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,750
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,467 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$40,680
+35%since 1990
from $30,027 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$535,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $500,001 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$944
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $785 in 1990
US average: $602
51.5%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 43.8% in 1990
48.5% rent
10.0
−25%since 1990
from 13.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(4,883)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(215)
Asian1.8%(90)
Diversity Score17.2%(867)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(5,372)
Black0.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(363)
Asian1.4%(83)
Diversity Score18.8%(1,114)
19
+10%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

60.6%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 53.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 95.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.6%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.1 min
−37%since 1990
from 16.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aspen, Colorado?

Aspen, Colorado has about 5,914 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Aspen, Colorado?

The typical household in Aspen, Colorado earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aspen, Colorado expensive?

In Aspen, Colorado, the median home is worth about $535,000, and the typical rent is about $944 a month.

How educated are people in Aspen, Colorado?

About 60.6% of adults age 25 and over in Aspen, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aspen, Colorado?

About 8.2% of people in Aspen, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aspen, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Aspen, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 865 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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