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Boulder County

Colorado · 330,758 residents · 726.385 sq mi
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Boulder County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,476. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% 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 $539,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% 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
330,758
+14%since 2000
from 291,288 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
455 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+13%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
215K246K278K310K341K1990201020202024Boulder County
2024329K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,476
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,861 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,776
+68%since 2000
from $28,976 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$539,100
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $231,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,582
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $825 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
39.0% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+49%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(243,512)
Black0.8%(2,393)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(30,456)
Asian3%(8,834)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.3%(94,129)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(245,203)
Black1%(3,149)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(48,168)
Asian4.9%(16,291)
Other3.3%(11,070)
Diversity Score50.1%(165,761)
Segregation Score26.9%(89,120)
Diversity Score
50
+55%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boulder County, Colorado?

Boulder County, Colorado has about 330,758 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boulder County, Colorado?

The typical household in Boulder County, Colorado earns about $87,476 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boulder County, Colorado expensive?

In Boulder County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $539,100, and the typical rent is about $1,582 a month.

How educated are people in Boulder County, Colorado?

About 63.0% of adults age 25 and over in Boulder County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boulder County, Colorado?

About 11.2% of people in Boulder County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boulder County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Boulder County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 105,419 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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