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Basalt

Colorado · 4,009 residents (2025 est.) · 2.023 sq mi
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Basalt is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,855. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,180,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,335
+62%since 2000
from 2,681 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,143 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 1,325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+20%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,009 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8352K3K4K5K1990201020202024Basalt
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,855
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,200 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,916
+114%since 2000
from $30,746 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.9%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
−8%since 2010
from 0.475 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,180,300
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,257
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,300 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.2
+97%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(2,284)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(315)
Asian1.3%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.8%(798)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(3,756)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(296)
Asian0.8%(34)
Other5.4%(236)
Diversity Score30.2%(1,309)
Diversity Score
30
+1%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+25%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 78.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.9%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 3.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2017
from 87.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2016
from 81.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2016
from 16.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Basalt, Colorado?

Basalt, Colorado has about 4,335 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Basalt, Colorado?

The typical household in Basalt, Colorado earns about $105,855 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Basalt, Colorado expensive?

In Basalt, Colorado, the median home is worth about $1,180,300, and the typical rent is about $2,257 a month.

How educated are people in Basalt, Colorado?

About 57.2% of adults age 25 and over in Basalt, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Basalt, Colorado?

About 7.3% of people in Basalt, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Basalt, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Basalt, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,182 residents, a change of about 276 percent over that period.

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