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Basalt

Colorado · 3,984 residents · 2.023 sq mi
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Basalt is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,551. Population has grown 49% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $790,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,984
+49%since 2000
from 2,681 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,969 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 1,325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+18%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8352K3K4K5K1990201020202024Basalt
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,551
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,200 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,060
+79%since 2000
from $30,746 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$790,400
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,757
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
43.3% rent
Afford Score
7.9
+39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(3,091)
Black0.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(662)
Asian1.6%(63)
Other2.6%(105)
Diversity Score44.5%(1,771)
Diversity Score
44
+49%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+16%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 78.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Basalt, Colorado?

Basalt, Colorado has about 3,984 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Basalt, Colorado?

The typical household in Basalt, Colorado earns about $100,551 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 $790,400, and the typical rent is about $1,757 a month.

How educated are people in Basalt, Colorado?

About 50.1% 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 5.0% 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 2,831 residents, a change of about 246 percent over that period.

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