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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Steamboat Springs

Colorado · 9,815 residents · 9.891 sq mi
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Steamboat Springs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,647. Population has grown 47% since 1990. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $264,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,815
+47%since 1990
from 6,695 in 1990
1990 – 2025
992 / sq mi
+47%since 1990
from 677 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.4
+3%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K8K10K12K14K1990201020202024Steamboat Springs
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,647
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,363 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,695
+99%since 1990
from $15,927 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.2%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$264,900
+65%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $121,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$775
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $514 in 1990
US average: $602
62.4%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 53.4% in 1990
37.6% rent
4.8
+17%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(6,617)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(140)
Asian0.3%(23)
Diversity Score7.8%(521)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(9,298)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(307)
Asian0.5%(48)
Diversity Score9.2%(899)
9
+18%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

52.2%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 43.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.1%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 94.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.3%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.8 min
−14%since 1990
from 11.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steamboat Springs, Colorado?

Steamboat Springs, Colorado has about 9,815 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Steamboat Springs, Colorado?

The typical household in Steamboat Springs, Colorado earns about $54,647 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Steamboat Springs, Colorado expensive?

In Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the median home is worth about $264,900, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Steamboat Springs, Colorado?

About 52.2% of adults age 25 and over in Steamboat Springs, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Steamboat Springs, Colorado?

About 7.2% of people in Steamboat Springs, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Steamboat Springs, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Steamboat Springs, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,120 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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

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