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Hinsdale County

Colorado · 843 residents · 1,117.231 sq mi
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Hinsdale County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,659. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $275,000. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
843
+7%since 2000
from 790 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.1
+7%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4135757368971K1990201020202024Hinsdale County
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,659
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,279 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,293
+94%since 2000
from $22,360 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−21.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
83.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
−37%since 2000
from 5.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(763)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(12)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(786)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(24)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score9.4%(79)
Diversity Score
9
+112%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.7 min
−61%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
47.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
14.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
15.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.1%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.3%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hinsdale County, Colorado?

Hinsdale County, Colorado has about 843 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hinsdale County, Colorado earns about $74,659 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hinsdale County, Colorado expensive?

In Hinsdale County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $275,000, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Hinsdale County, Colorado?

About 42.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hinsdale County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hinsdale County, Colorado?

About 3.7% of people in Hinsdale County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hinsdale County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Hinsdale County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 376 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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

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