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Evergreen

Colorado · 8,602 residents · 11.522 sq mi
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#157Lowest unemploymentof 6,8261.1%#162Fastest shrinkingof 6,811-7.6%#237Most work-from-homeof 6,82632.6%
The short version

Evergreen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $150,417. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $829,400. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,602
−7%since 2000
from 9,216 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
747 / sq mi
−4%since 2009
from 774 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+12%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K10K1990201020202024Evergreen
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.5%(299)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.9%(679)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.1%(612)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.8%(412)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.5%(216)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.1%(522)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4417.6%(1,510)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.9%(1,107)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.8%(1,186)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.6%(1,346)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.9%(510)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.4%(203)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$150,417
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,380 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,921
+115%since 2000
from $36,654 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$829,400
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $284,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,959
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,044 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
11.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+30%since 2009
from 4.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Evergreen on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(8,833)
Black0.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(192)
Asian0.6%(57)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89%(7,660)
Black0.7%(64)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(455)
Asian0.7%(62)
Other4.2%(361)
Diversity Score
25
+88%since 2009
from 13 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.7%(231)
Paraguayan0.6%(51)
Ecuadorian0.5%(44)
Spaniard0.2%(20)
Guatemalan0.1%(12)
Chilean0%(3)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(30)
Chinese0.3%(25)
Japanese0.1%(7)
Ancestry
English22.7%(1,954)
German21.1%(1,819)
Irish14.4%(1,237)
Italian6.7%(579)
Swedish3.9%(335)
French3.7%(322)
Scottish3.7%(320)
American3.7%(315)
Polish2.6%(224)
Greek2.4%(204)
British1.8%(155)
Dutch1.7%(149)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian1.7%(144)
Norwegian1.5%(131)
Danish1.2%(104)
Russian1.1%(91)
Armenian1%(89)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(81)
Swiss0.9%(76)
Arab0.6%(51)
Croatian0.5%(44)
Welsh0.5%(43)
Austrian0.4%(37)
Czech0.4%(35)
West Indian0.4%(34)
Portuguese0.4%(32)
Lebanese0.3%(27)
Palestinian0.3%(24)
Canadian0.3%(23)
Finnish0.2%(21)
Ukrainian0.2%(14)
Belgian0.1%(12)
Lithuanian0.1%(11)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+8%since 2000
from 26.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.7%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 5.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2017
from 89.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married15%(517)
Married68.2%(2,350)
Widowed3.5%(122)
Divorced13.3%(458)
Women 15+
Never married14.4%(515)
Married65.4%(2,330)
Widowed6%(213)
Divorced14.2%(507)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Evergreen, Colorado?

Evergreen, Colorado has about 8,602 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Evergreen, Colorado?

The typical household in Evergreen, Colorado earns about $150,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Evergreen, Colorado expensive?

In Evergreen, Colorado, the median home is worth about $829,400, and the typical rent is about $1,959 a month.

How educated are people in Evergreen, Colorado?

About 69.3% of adults age 25 and over in Evergreen, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Evergreen, Colorado?

About 3.3% of people in Evergreen, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Evergreen, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Evergreen, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,020 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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