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Edwards

Colorado · 11,246 residents · 26.636 sq mi
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Edwards has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,898. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 53% 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 $716,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,246
+36%since 2000
from 8,257 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
422 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+23%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,898
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,869 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,553
+22%since 2000
from $39,784 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$716,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,542
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,076 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
10.4
+97%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(6,988)
Black0.5%(61)
Hispanic / Latino33.5%(3,771)
Asian1.3%(150)
Other2.2%(243)
Diversity Score62.2%(6,998)
Diversity Score
62
+20%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+79%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 79.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
20.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edwards, Colorado?

Edwards, Colorado has about 11,246 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edwards, Colorado?

The typical household in Edwards, Colorado earns about $68,898 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 $716,000, and the typical rent is about $1,542 a month.

How educated are people in Edwards, Colorado?

About 52.6% 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 10.9% 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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