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Basalt

Colorado · 3,857 residents · 2.023 sq mi
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Basalt is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,625. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $647,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,857
+44%since 2000
from 2,681 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,907 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 1,325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
+6%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8352K3K4K5K1990201020202024Basalt
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,625
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,200 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,540
+25%since 2000
from $30,746 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$647,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,346
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,300 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.9
+74%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(2,937)
Black0.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(783)
Asian1.3%(49)
Other0.2%(7)
Diversity Score44.8%(1,726)
Diversity Score
45
+50%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+29%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
18.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.1%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
24.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.5%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Basalt, Colorado?

Basalt, Colorado has about 3,857 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Basalt, Colorado?

The typical household in Basalt, Colorado earns about $65,625 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 $647,300, and the typical rent is about $1,346 a month.

How educated are people in Basalt, Colorado?

About 40.2% 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 8.8% 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 2,704 residents, a change of about 235 percent over that period.

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