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Boulder

Utah · 227 residents · 20.945 sq mi
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Boulder has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,000. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,800. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% 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
227
+26%since 2000
from 180 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+44%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
781632483324171990201020202024Boulder
2024360
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,580
+156%since 2000
from $9,583 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing32.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction32.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,800
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$727
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+59%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(198)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(8)
Asian2.6%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.7%(36)
Diversity Score
16
+182%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.7 min
−36%since 2000
from 8.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.6%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
59.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−60.5 ptssince 2013
from 70.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boulder, Utah?

Boulder, Utah has about 227 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boulder, Utah?

The typical household in Boulder, Utah earns about $44,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boulder, Utah expensive?

In Boulder, Utah, the median home is worth about $195,800, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Boulder, Utah?

About 32.7% 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 10.8% 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 121 residents, a change of about 114 percent over that period.

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

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