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Silverthorne

Colorado · 5,418 residents (2025 est.) · 4.061 sq mi
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Silverthorne is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,478. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $700,800. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 31% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,815
+51%since 2000
from 3,196 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,186 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 787 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+37%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,418 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Silverthorne
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,478
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,839 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,320
+177%since 2000
from $24,271 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.5%
+29.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+15%since 2010
from 0.360 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information3.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$700,800
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $255,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,081
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $934 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
29.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.1%
+35.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+29%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(2,293)
Black1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(751)
Asian0.7%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.2%(1,573)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(3,353)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(1,355)
Asian0%(1)
Other2.2%(106)
Diversity Score54.4%(2,621)
Diversity Score
54
+11%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.2%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.0%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+112%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.8%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 84.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2012
from 4.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 83.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.1%
+21.9 ptssince 2016
from 66.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.9%
−14.6 ptssince 2016
from 26.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silverthorne, Colorado?

Silverthorne, Colorado has about 4,815 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silverthorne, Colorado?

The typical household in Silverthorne, Colorado earns about $125,478 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Silverthorne, Colorado expensive?

In Silverthorne, Colorado, the median home is worth about $700,800, and the typical rent is about $2,081 a month.

How educated are people in Silverthorne, Colorado?

About 56.2% of adults age 25 and over in Silverthorne, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Silverthorne, Colorado?

About 12.1% of people in Silverthorne, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Silverthorne, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Silverthorne, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,058 residents, a change of about 174 percent over that period.

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