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Grand Lake

Colorado · 471 residents · 1.032 sq mi
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Grand Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,391. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $169,600. With a median age of 50.1, 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 50.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
471
+5%since 2000
from 447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
456 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.1
+13%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1782583384184981990201020202024Grand Lake
2024333
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,391
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,096 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,285
−39%since 2000
from $34,676 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
48.3%
+41.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade38.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,600
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$853
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $586 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.2%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
42.3% rent
Vacancy rate
88.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
88.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
−38%since 2000
from 5.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(422)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(40)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(423)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(35)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19%(90)
Diversity Score
19
+115%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
−25.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
−11%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
14.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.2%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
38.2%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Lake, Colorado?

Grand Lake, Colorado has about 471 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grand Lake, Colorado earns about $50,391 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 $169,600, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Lake, Colorado?

About 9.6% 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 48.3% 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 220 residents, a change of about 88 percent over that period.

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