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Vail

Colorado · 4,835 residents · 4.705 sq mi
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Vail is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,661. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $793,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,835
+7%since 2000
from 4,531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,028 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 963 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+20%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Vail
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,661
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,680 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,541
+69%since 2000
from $42,390 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$793,600
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,506
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $934 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.3% in 2000
48.5% rent
Afford Score
9.6
+60%since 2000
from 6.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(4,035)
Black0.7%(34)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(500)
Asian1.8%(86)
Other0.6%(27)
Diversity Score30.7%(1,483)
Diversity Score
31
+59%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+61%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 75.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Female
47.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vail, Colorado?

Vail, Colorado has about 4,835 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vail, Colorado?

The typical household in Vail, Colorado earns about $82,661 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 $793,600, and the typical rent is about $1,506 a month.

How educated are people in Vail, Colorado?

About 65.0% 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 8.7% 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 1,176 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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