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Eagle County

Colorado · 55,731 residents · 1,684.47 sq mi
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Eagle County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,877. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 50% 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 $617,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,731
+34%since 2000
from 41,659 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+21%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K29K39K49K59K1990201020202024Eagle County
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,877
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,682 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,406
+48%since 2000
from $32,011 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$617,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,611
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,007 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
7.2
+50%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(30,892)
Black0.2%(104)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(9,682)
Asian0.8%(337)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.1%(19,627)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65%(36,202)
Black0.5%(296)
Hispanic / Latino30.2%(16,858)
Asian1.3%(712)
Other2.8%(1,536)
Diversity Score60.4%(33,664)
Segregation Score30%(16,712)
Diversity Score
60
+28%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 82.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
46.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle County, Colorado?

Eagle County, Colorado has about 55,731 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eagle County, Colorado earns about $85,877 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 $617,200, and the typical rent is about $1,611 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle County, Colorado?

About 50.5% 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 9.2% 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 33,803 residents, a change of about 154 percent over that period.

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16 census tracts
Census Tract 2Census Tract 4.05Census Tract 4.01Census Tract 3.01Census Tract 4.02Census Tract 5.02Census Tract 4.04Census Tract 5.01Census Tract 5.05Census Tract 7.03Census Tract 3.02Census Tract 5.04Census Tract 1Census Tract 7.02Census Tract 6Census Tract 7.01
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 81632ZIP 81620ZIP 81631ZIP 81621ZIP 81657ZIP 81645ZIP 81649ZIP 81655ZIP 80426ZIP 80423
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