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Eagle

Colorado · 7,511 residents · 5.843 sq mi
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Eagle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,330. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,479 residents. 49% 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 $596,000. Households here earn about 35% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,511
+148%since 2000
from 3,032 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.4
+17%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9873K5K6K8K1990201020202024Eagle
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.8%(435)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.7%(581)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 149.5%(717)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.5%(566)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(318)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.8%(814)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4417.4%(1,310)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5416.5%(1,240)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.7%(802)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747%(523)
US avg: 10%
75 to 842.1%(161)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.6%(44)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,330
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,623
+66%since 2000
from $22,657 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.9%
+36.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$596,000
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $265,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,415
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $814 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
29.1% rent
Afford Score
5.9
−12%since 2009
from 6.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Eagle on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(2,437)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(520)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(5,792)
Black0.4%(32)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(1,437)
Asian0.6%(44)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican25.3%(1,743)
Spaniard0.1%(8)
Cuban0.1%(7)
Ancestry
German14.2%(980)
English10.2%(700)
Irish10%(688)
Italian5.4%(369)
Norwegian3.8%(263)
American3.3%(231)
Welsh2.4%(164)
Austrian1.6%(108)
Dutch1.4%(98)
Scottish1.2%(85)
Polish1.2%(80)
Russian1.2%(80)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
French0.9%(59)
Finnish0.8%(58)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(51)
Slovak0.5%(32)
Ukrainian0.4%(27)
Swedish0.3%(18)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+68%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 86.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
15.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married32.9%(920)
Married53.9%(1,505)
Widowed3.4%(94)
Divorced9.8%(275)
Women 15+
Never married21.3%(631)
Married56.7%(1,676)
Widowed9.1%(269)
Divorced12.9%(381)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle, Colorado?

Eagle, Colorado has about 7,511 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eagle, Colorado?

The typical household in Eagle, Colorado earns about $101,330 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 $596,000, and the typical rent is about $1,415 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle, Colorado?

About 49.0% 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 7.9% 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 5,931 residents, a change of about 375 percent over that period.

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