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Estes Park

Colorado · 5,858 residents · 6.695 sq mi
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Estes Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,778. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% 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 $346,700. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,858
+8%since 2000
from 5,413 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
875 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 809 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.5
+14%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Estes Park
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,778
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,262 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,962
+15%since 2000
from $30,499 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services9.8%
US avg: 7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$346,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $229,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$789
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $572 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−19.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
36.9% rent
Vacancy rate
28.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.6
+24%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(4,979)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(301)
Asian0.8%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.8%(858)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(4,869)
Black0.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino14%(822)
Asian1%(61)
Other2.3%(132)
Diversity Score37.5%(2,196)
Diversity Score
37
+137%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.6%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.5%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Estes Park, Colorado?

Estes Park, Colorado has about 5,858 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Estes Park, Colorado earns about $52,778 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 $346,700, and the typical rent is about $789 a month.

How educated are people in Estes Park, Colorado?

About 47.4% 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 5.6% 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 2,694 residents, a change of about 85 percent over that period.

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