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Hayden

Colorado · 1,810 residents · 3.259 sq mi
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Hayden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,852. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $216,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,810
+11%since 2000
from 1,634 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
555 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 501 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.1
+10%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Hayden
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,852
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,147 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,251
+31%since 2000
from $18,574 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.304
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing7.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$882
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $662 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+47%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(1,596)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(161)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other1.2%(23)
Diversity Score25.3%(458)
Diversity Score
25
+78%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.0%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hayden, Colorado?

Hayden, Colorado has about 1,810 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hayden, Colorado?

The typical household in Hayden, Colorado earns about $51,852 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 $216,800, and the typical rent is about $882 a month.

How educated are people in Hayden, Colorado?

About 16.9% 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 11.3% 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 366 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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