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Grand Lake

Colorado · 410 residents · 1.032 sq mi
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Grand Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,609. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $310,000. With a median age of 55.1, 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 55.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
410
−8%since 2000
from 447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
397 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.1
+24%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1782583384184981990201020202024Grand Lake
2024333
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,609
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,096 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,824
+81%since 2000
from $34,676 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$310,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $586 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
42.2% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(357)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino8%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.9%(82)
Diversity Score
20
+125%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.1%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+10%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−24.8 ptssince 2011
from 27.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.3%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
39.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.2%
−41.7 ptssince 2013
from 61.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Lake, Colorado?

Grand Lake, Colorado has about 410 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grand Lake, Colorado earns about $54,609 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 $310,000, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Lake, Colorado?

About 59.1% 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 6.9% 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 159 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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