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Boulder

Colorado · 97,385 residents · 26.894 sq mi
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Boulder has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,779. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 69% 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 $475,200. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $475,200, the poverty rate sits 52% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
97,385
+3%since 2000
from 94,673 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,621 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 3,520 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.7
−1%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
81K88K96K103K111K1990201020202024Boulder
2024106K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,779
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,748 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,830
+31%since 2000
from $27,262 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.544
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$475,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,010
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $818 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.5% in 2000
52.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.2
+51%since 2000
from 6.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(79,721)
Black1.1%(1,085)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(7,801)
Asian4%(3,772)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.8%(29,151)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83%(80,873)
Black0.9%(828)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(8,507)
Asian4.7%(4,558)
Other2.4%(2,343)
Diversity Score37%(36,021)
Diversity Score
37
+20%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
35.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
53.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
9.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.6%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.7%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boulder, Colorado?

Boulder, Colorado has about 97,385 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boulder, Colorado?

The typical household in Boulder, Colorado earns about $51,779 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 $475,200, and the typical rent is about $1,010 a month.

How educated are people in Boulder, Colorado?

About 69.0% 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 21.1% 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 14,073 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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