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Silverthorne

Colorado · 4,402 residents · 4.061 sq mi
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Silverthorne is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,366. Population has grown 38% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $526,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,402
+38%since 2000
from 3,196 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,084 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 787 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+31%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Silverthorne
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,366
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,839 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,437
+124%since 2000
from $24,271 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$526,900
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $255,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,159
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $934 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
35.2% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+49%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(2,837)
Black1.6%(70)
Hispanic / Latino28.7%(1,263)
Asian1.7%(74)
Other2.5%(109)
Diversity Score61.2%(2,695)
Diversity Score
61
+24%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+129%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 84.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.3%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
37.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
19.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.4%
−67.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Silverthorne, Colorado?

Silverthorne, Colorado has about 4,402 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Silverthorne, Colorado?

The typical household in Silverthorne, Colorado earns about $81,366 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 $526,900, and the typical rent is about $1,159 a month.

How educated are people in Silverthorne, Colorado?

About 50.1% 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 7.5% 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 2,645 residents, a change of about 151 percent over that period.

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