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Crested Butte

Colorado · 1,639 residents · 0.867 sq mi
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Crested Butte has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% 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 $534,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,639
+7%since 2000
from 1,529 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,890 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,764 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+29%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7931K1K2K2K1990201020202024Crested Butte
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,657
+59%since 2000
from $26,789 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$534,300
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $249,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,266
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $841 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.5% in 2000
48.6% rent
Afford Score
8.5
+42%since 2000
from 6.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,458)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(42)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(135)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,460)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(79)
Asian1.6%(27)
Other1.7%(28)
Diversity Score19.9%(326)
Diversity Score
20
+126%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 98.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.1 min
−6%since 2000
from 8.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
43.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 89.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.3%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crested Butte, Colorado?

Crested Butte, Colorado has about 1,639 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crested Butte, Colorado?

The typical household in Crested Butte, Colorado earns about $62,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crested Butte, Colorado expensive?

In Crested Butte, Colorado, the median home is worth about $534,300, and the typical rent is about $1,266 a month.

How educated are people in Crested Butte, Colorado?

About 67.0% of adults age 25 and over in Crested Butte, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crested Butte, Colorado?

About 6.0% of people in Crested Butte, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crested Butte, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Crested Butte, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 761 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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

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