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Edwards

Colorado · 10,785 residents · 26.636 sq mi
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#323Most expensive homesof 6,786$937,300
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Edwards has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,909. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 60% 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 $937,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,785
+31%since 2000
from 8,257 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
405 / sq mi
+17%since 2009
from 346 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
+25%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K2000201020202024Edwards
202411K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.9%(528)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.5%(480)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.3%(898)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.8%(843)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.9%(308)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.2%(1,641)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.8%(1,707)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.3%(1,435)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.3%(1,648)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.8%(840)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.9%(424)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.3%(33)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,909
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,869 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,512
+60%since 2000
from $39,784 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.542
+6%since 2010
from 0.512 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$937,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,845
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,076 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.4
+82%since 2009
from 6.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
34
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Edwards on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(5,858)
Black0.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino27.2%(2,249)
Asian0.8%(67)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(6,180)
Black2.5%(274)
Hispanic / Latino32.1%(3,462)
Asian2.2%(241)
Other5.8%(628)
Diversity Score
71
+37%since 2009
from 51 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican27.7%(2,987)
Chilean2.7%(296)
Colombian0.8%(88)
Honduran0.7%(72)
Asian origin
Chinese0.9%(95)
Filipino0.5%(56)
Nepalese0.4%(45)
Korean0.3%(29)
Asian Indian0.1%(16)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.5%(54)
Ancestry
Irish14.3%(1,539)
German12%(1,292)
Italian6%(649)
English4.8%(519)
Scottish3.4%(362)
American2.5%(272)
British1.5%(165)
Norwegian1.5%(158)
Swiss1.4%(153)
Dutch1.1%(122)
French1.1%(114)
Polish1%(109)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.8%(89)
Swedish0.8%(86)
Danish0.7%(76)
West Indian0.6%(67)
Jamaican0.6%(67)
Welsh0.6%(62)
Hungarian0.5%(49)
Romanian0.4%(39)
Canadian0.3%(29)
Belgian0.2%(17)
Russian0.2%(17)
Slovene0.1%(16)
Australian0.1%(12)
Croatian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+35%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 79.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
20.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 3.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2017
from 87.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 72.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 23.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.5%(1,714)
Married53.7%(2,670)
Widowed0.7%(33)
Divorced11.2%(557)
Women 15+
Never married25.7%(1,005)
Married54.9%(2,145)
Widowed3.1%(120)
Divorced16.3%(635)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edwards, Colorado?

Edwards, Colorado has about 10,785 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edwards, Colorado?

The typical household in Edwards, Colorado earns about $81,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edwards, Colorado expensive?

In Edwards, Colorado, the median home is worth about $937,300, and the typical rent is about $1,845 a month.

How educated are people in Edwards, Colorado?

About 59.8% of adults age 25 and over in Edwards, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edwards, Colorado?

About 12.5% of people in Edwards, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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

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