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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Grand Lake

Colorado · 447 residents · 1.032 sq mi
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Grand Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,096. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 78% since 1990. 35% 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 $244,000. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

447
+78%since 1990
from 251 in 1990
1990 – 2025
433 / sq mi
+78%since 1990
from 243 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.3
+4%since 1990
from 42.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1782583384184981990201020202024Grand Lake
2024333
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,096
+80%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,676
+151%since 1990
from $13,799 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.0%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$244,000
+98%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $93,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$586
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $388 in 1990
US average: $602
57.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 55.7% in 1990
42.9% rent
5.4
+10%since 1990
from 4.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(422)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score8.9%(40)
9
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.3%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 32.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 92.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.6%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−48%since 1990
from 27.6 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 Grand Lake, Colorado?

Grand Lake, Colorado has about 447 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Grand Lake, Colorado?

The typical household in Grand Lake, Colorado earns about $45,096 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grand Lake, Colorado expensive?

In Grand Lake, Colorado, the median home is worth about $244,000, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Lake, Colorado?

About 35.3% of adults age 25 and over in Grand Lake, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grand Lake, Colorado?

About 7.0% of people in Grand Lake, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grand Lake, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Grand Lake, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 196 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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