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Longmont

Colorado · 98,885 residents · 29.038 sq mi
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Longmont is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,140. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $396,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
98,885
+39%since 2000
from 71,093 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,405 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 2,448 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+15%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K61K75K90K104K1990201020202024Longmont
202499K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,140
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,174 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,094
+63%since 2000
from $23,409 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$396,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $173,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,437
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $769 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
40.5% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+47%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(64,916)
Black0.9%(900)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(24,457)
Asian3.5%(3,490)
Other3.3%(3,243)
Diversity Score60.8%(60,087)
Diversity Score
61
+39%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.4%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Longmont, Colorado?

Longmont, Colorado has about 98,885 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Longmont, Colorado?

The typical household in Longmont, Colorado earns about $79,140 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 $396,000, and the typical rent is about $1,437 a month.

How educated are people in Longmont, Colorado?

About 44.2% 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 8.2% 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 47,361 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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

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