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Eagle

Colorado · 7,280 residents (2025 est.) · 5.843 sq mi
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Eagle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,398. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,410 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $695,100. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,442
+145%since 2000
from 3,032 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,274 / sq mi
+145%since 2000
from 519 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+27%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,280 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9873K5K6K8K1990201020202024Eagle
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,398
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,743
+115%since 2000
from $22,657 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
−3%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$695,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $265,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,820
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $814 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.1%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+49%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(2,437)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(520)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.6%(1,140)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(4,990)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino29.1%(2,166)
Asian0.8%(57)
Other3%(222)
Diversity Score58.1%(4,323)
Diversity Score
58
+55%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.0%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.4%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 86.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.2%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−51.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2012
from 5.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2017
from 93.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 83.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 16.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle, Colorado?

Eagle, Colorado has about 7,442 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eagle, Colorado?

The typical household in Eagle, Colorado earns about $110,398 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eagle, Colorado expensive?

In Eagle, Colorado, the median home is worth about $695,100, and the typical rent is about $1,820 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle, Colorado?

About 53.0% of adults age 25 and over in Eagle, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eagle, Colorado?

About 6.8% of people in Eagle, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eagle, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Eagle, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,862 residents, a change of about 371 percent over that period.

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