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Estes Park

Colorado · 5,904 residents · 6.695 sq mi
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Estes Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,925. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% 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 $449,100. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,904
+9%since 2000
from 5,413 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
882 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 809 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.5
+23%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Estes Park
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,925
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,262 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,057
+51%since 2000
from $30,499 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$449,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $229,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $572 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
8.2
+54%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(4,677)
Black0.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(906)
Asian1.7%(99)
Other0.8%(46)
Diversity Score39.4%(2,326)
Diversity Score
39
+149%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Estes Park, Colorado?

Estes Park, Colorado has about 5,904 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Estes Park, Colorado earns about $54,925 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 $449,100, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Estes Park, Colorado?

About 55.3% 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 8.2% 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 2,740 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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