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Longmont

Colorado · 86,270 residents · 29.038 sq mi
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Longmont has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,025. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value is $238,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
86,270
+21%since 2000
from 71,093 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,971 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 2,448 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
+8%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K61K75K90K104K1990201020202024Longmont
202499K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,025
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,174 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,290
+21%since 2000
from $23,409 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $173,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$902
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $769 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
36.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+25%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(54,599)
Black0.5%(363)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(13,558)
Asian1.7%(1,236)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.7%(31,036)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(59,772)
Black0.8%(661)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(21,191)
Asian3.1%(2,696)
Other2.8%(2,390)
Diversity Score57.9%(49,962)
Diversity Score
58
+33%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.9%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Longmont, Colorado?

Longmont, Colorado has about 86,270 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Longmont, Colorado?

The typical household in Longmont, Colorado earns about $56,025 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Longmont, Colorado expensive?

In Longmont, Colorado, the median home is worth about $238,400, and the typical rent is about $902 a month.

How educated are people in Longmont, Colorado?

About 37.6% of adults age 25 and over in Longmont, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Longmont, Colorado?

About 12.5% of people in Longmont, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Longmont, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Longmont, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34,746 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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