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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Eagle County

Colorado · 41,659 residents · 1,684.47 sq mi
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Eagle County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,682. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 1990. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $300,900. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

41,659
+90%since 1990
from 21,928 in 1990
1990 – 2025
25 / sq mi
+90%since 1990
from 13 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.2
+2%since 1990
from 30.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
19K29K39K49K59K1990201020202024Eagle County
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,682
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,931 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,011
+76%since 1990
from $18,202 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$300,900
+69%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $135,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,007
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $620 in 1990
US average: $602
63.7%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 57.5% in 1990
36.3% rent
4.8
+31%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(20,069)
Black0.2%(35)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(2,945)
Asian0.4%(85)
Diversity Score41.3%(9,047)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(30,892)
Black0.2%(104)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(9,682)
Asian0.8%(337)
Diversity Score47.1%(19,627)
47
+14%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.6%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 33.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.6%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 89.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.9%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−28%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle County, Colorado?

Eagle County, Colorado has about 41,659 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Eagle County, Colorado earns about $62,682 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eagle County, Colorado expensive?

In Eagle County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $300,900, and the typical rent is about $1,007 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle County, Colorado?

About 42.6% of adults age 25 and over in Eagle County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eagle County, Colorado?

About 7.8% of people in Eagle County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eagle County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Eagle County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,731 residents, a change of about 90 percent over that period.

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

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