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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Boulder

Colorado · 94,673 residents · 26.894 sq mi
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Boulder has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,748. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $272,200. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $272,200, the poverty rate sits 40% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

94,673
+14%since 1990
from 83,312 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,520 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 3,098 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 29.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
81K88K96K103K111K1990201020202024Boulder
2024106K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,748
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,407 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,262
+58%since 1990
from $17,268 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.4%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$272,200
+69%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $122,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$818
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $521 in 1990
US average: $602
49.5%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 46.1% in 1990
50.5% rent
6.1
+46%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(77,214)
Black1%(865)
Hispanic / Latino5%(4,141)
Asian3.8%(3,165)
Diversity Score27%(22,520)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(79,721)
Black1.1%(1,085)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(7,801)
Asian4%(3,772)
Diversity Score30.8%(29,151)
31
+14%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

66.9%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 58.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.7%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 94.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
30.5%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 26.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.0 min
−34%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boulder, Colorado?

Boulder, Colorado has about 94,673 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Boulder, Colorado?

The typical household in Boulder, Colorado earns about $44,748 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boulder, Colorado expensive?

In Boulder, Colorado, the median home is worth about $272,200, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Boulder, Colorado?

About 66.9% of adults age 25 and over in Boulder, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boulder, Colorado?

About 17.4% of people in Boulder, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boulder, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Boulder, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,361 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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