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Snowmass

Colorado · 2,826 residents · 27.792 sq mi
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Snowmass is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,478. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $540,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,826
+55%since 2000
from 1,822 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
102 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+8%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Snowmass
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,478
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,059 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,382
+29%since 2000
from $35,224 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.9%
US avg: 7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$540,200
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $732,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$898
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
45.6% rent
Vacancy rate
50.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.2
−28%since 2000
from 12.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(2,602)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino6%(170)
Asian0.7%(20)
Other0.5%(15)
Diversity Score17.7%(500)
Diversity Score
18
+105%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+95%since 2000
from 8.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
53.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
16.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.5%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
44.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Snowmass, Colorado?

Snowmass, Colorado has about 2,826 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Snowmass, Colorado?

The typical household in Snowmass, Colorado earns about $58,478 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 $540,200, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.

How educated are people in Snowmass, Colorado?

About 53.9% 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 5.5% 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 1,377 residents, a change of about 95 percent over that period.

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