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Edwards

Colorado · 10,266 residents · 26.636 sq mi
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Edwards is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,261. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 53% 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 $637,900. Households here earn about 47% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
53% 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
10,266
+24%since 2000
from 8,257 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
385 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
+10%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K2000201020202024Edwards
202411K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,261
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,869 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,146
+21%since 2000
from $39,784 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$637,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,346
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,076 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
36.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.7
+45%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(5,858)
Black0.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino27.2%(2,249)
Asian0.8%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.7%(4,272)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(6,836)
Black0.3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino31.4%(3,219)
Asian0.8%(86)
Other1%(102)
Diversity Score57.4%(5,893)
Diversity Score
57
+11%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+12%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.8%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
20.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.5%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edwards, Colorado?

Edwards, Colorado has about 10,266 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edwards, Colorado?

The typical household in Edwards, Colorado earns about $83,261 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 $637,900, and the typical rent is about $1,346 a month.

How educated are people in Edwards, Colorado?

About 53.2% 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 7.3% of people in Edwards, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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