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Boulder

Utah · 248 residents (2025 est.) · 20.945 sq mi
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Boulder has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,688. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 100% since 2000. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
360
+100%since 2000
from 180 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
+100%since 2000
from 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
+25%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:248 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
781632483324171990201020202024Boulder
2024360
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,688
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,393
+102%since 2000
from $9,583 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+41%since 2010
from 0.315 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance38.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services32.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction29.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
66.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
30.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
57.6%
+43.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(173)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(350)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.8%(24)
Diversity Score
7
+22%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.2 min
−18%since 2000
from 8.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.6%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% 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%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.6%
−28.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.5%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
63.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 70.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2017
from 71.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2016
from 88.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boulder, Utah?

Boulder, Utah has about 360 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boulder, Utah?

The typical household in Boulder, Utah earns about $39,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Boulder, Utah?

About 32.0% of adults age 25 and over in Boulder, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boulder, Utah?

About 24.2% of people in Boulder, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boulder, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Boulder, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 254 residents, a change of about 240 percent over that period.

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