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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Estes Park

Colorado · 5,413 residents · 6.695 sq mi
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Estes Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,262. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 1990. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $229,400. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,413
+71%since 1990
from 3,164 in 1990
1990 – 2025
809 / sq mi
+71%since 1990
from 473 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.0
+7%since 1990
from 42.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Estes Park
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,262
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,387 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,499
+79%since 1990
from $17,010 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$229,400
+65%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $105,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$572
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $395 in 1990
US average: $602
60.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 59.0% in 1990
39.9% rent
5.3
+48%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(3,141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(8)
Diversity Score1.8%(57)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(4,979)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(301)
Asian0.8%(41)
Diversity Score15.8%(858)
16
+777%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.3%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 33.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.0%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 89.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−30%since 1990
from 20.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Estes Park, Colorado?

Estes Park, Colorado has about 5,413 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Estes Park, Colorado?

The typical household in Estes Park, Colorado earns about $43,262 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Estes Park, Colorado expensive?

In Estes Park, Colorado, the median home is worth about $229,400, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Estes Park, Colorado?

About 43.3% of adults age 25 and over in Estes Park, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Estes Park, Colorado?

About 4.5% of people in Estes Park, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Estes Park, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Estes Park, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,249 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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

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