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Grand County

Colorado · 15,717 residents · 1,846.447 sq mi
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Grand County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,769. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $347,400. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,717
+26%since 2000
from 12,442 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+19%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,769
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,759 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,547
+57%since 2000
from $25,198 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$347,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$976
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $655 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+17%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(11,577)
Black0.5%(60)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(543)
Asian0.7%(82)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(1,658)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(13,435)
Black0.4%(59)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(1,533)
Asian0.5%(83)
Other3.5%(550)
Diversity Score31.6%(4,973)
Segregation Score24.7%(3,878)
Diversity Score
32
+138%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand County, Colorado?

Grand County, Colorado has about 15,717 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grand County, Colorado earns about $71,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grand County, Colorado expensive?

In Grand County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $347,400, and the typical rent is about $976 a month.

How educated are people in Grand County, Colorado?

About 40.1% of adults age 25 and over in Grand County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grand County, Colorado?

About 9.1% of people in Grand County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grand County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Grand County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,751 residents, a change of about 97 percent over that period.

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

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