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Vail

Colorado · 4,407 residents (2025 est.) · 4.705 sq mi
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Vail is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,893. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,400,700. With a median age of 49.8, 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 49.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 126%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,613
+2%since 2000
from 4,531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
980 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 963 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.8
+56%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,407 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Vail
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,893
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,680 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$103,430
+144%since 2000
from $42,390 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.584
−4%since 2010
from 0.608 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,400,700
+126%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,606
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $934 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
63.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.2
+135%since 2000
from 6.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(4,066)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(281)
Asian1.6%(73)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.3%(875)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(3,839)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(592)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other3.4%(157)
Diversity Score36.2%(1,671)
Diversity Score
36
+88%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+67%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 75.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Female
44.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Foreign born
16.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−57.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 5.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2017
from 89.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 86.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vail, Colorado?

Vail, Colorado has about 4,613 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vail, Colorado?

The typical household in Vail, Colorado earns about $98,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vail, Colorado expensive?

In Vail, Colorado, the median home is worth about $1,400,700, and the typical rent is about $1,606 a month.

How educated are people in Vail, Colorado?

About 69.6% of adults age 25 and over in Vail, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vail, Colorado?

About 6.4% of people in Vail, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vail, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Vail, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 954 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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