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Eagle

Colorado · 6,508 residents · 5.843 sq mi
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Eagle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,138. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,476 residents. 41% 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 $454,000. Households here earn about 28% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,508
+115%since 2000
from 3,032 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,114 / sq mi
+115%since 2000
from 519 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
+5%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9873K5K6K8K1990201020202024Eagle
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,138
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,383
+25%since 2000
from $22,657 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$454,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $265,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,058
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $814 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.3
+49%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(4,903)
Black0.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(1,449)
Asian0.8%(53)
Other1.7%(113)
Diversity Score48.5%(3,154)
Diversity Score
48
+29%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.4%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle, Colorado?

Eagle, Colorado has about 6,508 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eagle, Colorado?

The typical household in Eagle, Colorado earns about $72,138 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 $454,000, and the typical rent is about $1,058 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle, Colorado?

About 40.8% 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 13.2% 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 4,928 residents, a change of about 312 percent over that period.

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

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