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Aspen

Colorado · 6,658 residents · 3.863 sq mi
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Aspen is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $735,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,658
+13%since 2000
from 5,914 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,724 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,531 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+11%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Aspen
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,458
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$87,614
+115%since 2000
from $40,680 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.634
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$735,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $535,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,301
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $944 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.9%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
47.1% rent
Vacancy rate
45.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.8
+18%since 2000
from 10.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(5,372)
Black0.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(363)
Asian1.4%(83)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.8%(1,114)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89%(5,924)
Black0.6%(42)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(499)
Asian1.5%(97)
Other0.8%(55)
Diversity Score24.1%(1,602)
Diversity Score
24
+28%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
40.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
25.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.6%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aspen, Colorado?

Aspen, Colorado has about 6,658 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aspen, Colorado?

The typical household in Aspen, Colorado earns about $62,458 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 $735,800, and the typical rent is about $1,301 a month.

How educated are people in Aspen, Colorado?

About 65.5% 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 4.6% 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 1,609 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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