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Hayden

Colorado · 2,250 residents (2025 est.) · 3.259 sq mi
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Hayden is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,804. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $407,900. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,057
+26%since 2000
from 1,634 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
631 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 501 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+19%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,250 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hayden
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,804
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,147 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,690
+119%since 2000
from $18,574 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
+12%since 2010
from 0.304 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$407,900
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,784
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $662 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.0%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+58%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,511)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(93)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.2%(232)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(1,675)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(300)
Asian0.8%(16)
Other3.2%(66)
Diversity Score39.3%(809)
Diversity Score
39
+177%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 81.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
44.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+21.9 ptssince 2017
from 72.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 89.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 8.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hayden, Colorado?

Hayden, Colorado has about 2,057 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hayden, Colorado?

The typical household in Hayden, Colorado earns about $90,804 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hayden, Colorado expensive?

In Hayden, Colorado, the median home is worth about $407,900, and the typical rent is about $1,784 a month.

How educated are people in Hayden, Colorado?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hayden, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hayden, Colorado?

About 6.6% of people in Hayden, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hayden, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Hayden, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 613 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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