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Snowmass

Colorado · 2,965 residents (2025 est.) · 27.8 sq mi
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Snowmass is home to 2,972 people in Colorado. The median age is 59.0, about 20 years above the US median. The typical home is worth $1,729,900, having more than doubled since 2000. This is an unusually credentialed place: 57% of adults have a four-year degree. The population has risen by half since 2000, adding 1,150 people. Few US cities rank higher on income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,972
+63%since 2000
from 1,822 in 2000
2,965 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
107 / sq mi
+58%since 2009
from 68 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
59.0
+58%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
27.8 sq mi
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K19902000201020202024Snowmass
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51%(30)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92%(58)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.8%(143)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195%(148)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.1%(2)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.3%(485)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.9%(236)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.4%(309)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.6%(523)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7421.4%(636)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.4%(220)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over6.1%(182)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$102,959
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,059 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$110,529
+214%since 2000
from $35,224 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.0%
+37.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
1.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.477
+9%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing9.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,729,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $732,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$2,042
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,442
60.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
39.2% rent
41.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.68 people
−18%since 2009
from 2.04 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
41.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
19.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
16.8
−6%since 2009
from 18.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
69
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,734)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(48)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(2,484)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(93)
Asian1.4%(42)
Other11.9%(353)
36
+35%since 2009
from 27 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Chilean2.4%(71)
Mexican0.5%(16)
Asian origin
Thai1.4%(42)
Ancestry
German20.3%(604)
English20.2%(599)
Scottish10.4%(309)
Irish8.8%(261)
Swedish7.8%(233)
Dutch7%(209)
American5.7%(169)
French3.1%(93)
Italian2.7%(79)
Scotch-Irish2.7%(79)
Polish2.6%(76)
Swiss2.4%(71)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian2.3%(69)
Brazilian1.6%(49)
Ukrainian1.6%(48)
Austrian1%(31)
Danish1%(30)
Romanian0.2%(5)
Czech0.1%(4)
Section 05

Education

56.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
32.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+162%since 2000
from 8.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
32.3%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
10.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
28.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
20.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
8.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
61.5%
−20.1 ptssince 2011
from 81.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
82.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
16.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
48.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
56.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
0.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
12.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
3.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2013
from 16.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
90.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2017
from 91.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
80.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
99.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2016
from 88.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2016
from 7.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.2%(348)
Married56.2%(719)
Widowed5.6%(71)
Divorced11%(141)
Women 15+
Never married11.9%(174)
Married65%(950)
Widowed5.1%(75)
Divorced18%(263)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

3.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2013
from 16.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
48.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
19.4%
−15.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
28.2%
+21.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
13.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
66.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
41.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War50%(71)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 142 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Snowmass, Colorado?

Snowmass, Colorado has about 2,972 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Snowmass, Colorado?

The typical household in Snowmass, Colorado earns about $102,959 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Snowmass, Colorado expensive?

In Snowmass, Colorado, the median home is worth about $1,729,900, and the typical rent is about $2,042 a month.

How educated are people in Snowmass, Colorado?

About 56.8% of adults age 25 and over in Snowmass, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Snowmass, Colorado?

About 1.7% of people in Snowmass, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Snowmass, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Snowmass, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,523 residents, a change of about 105 percent over that period.

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

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