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Snowmass

Colorado · 2,965 residents (2025 est.) · 27.792 sq mi
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Snowmass is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,959. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. 57% 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 $1,729,900. With a median age of 59.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household 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

Total population
2,972
+63%since 2000
from 1,822 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
107 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.0
+58%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,965 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Snowmass
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,959
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,059 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$1,729,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $732,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,042
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
41.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
16.8
+31%since 2000
from 12.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,734)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(48)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.6%(158)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(2,484)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(93)
Asian1.4%(42)
Other11.9%(353)
Diversity Score35.8%(1,063)
Diversity Score
36
+314%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
32.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+162%since 2000
from 8.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.3%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
28.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−20.1 ptssince 2011
from 81.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.7%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−50.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2017
from 91.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2016
from 88.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2016
from 7.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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