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Hinsdale County

Colorado · 788 residents · 1,117.231 sq mi
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Hinsdale County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,038. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $325,000. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the Colorado median. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% 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
788
Unchangedsince 2000
from 790 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.3
+28%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4135757368971K1990201020202024Hinsdale County
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,038
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,279 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,595
+55%since 2000
from $22,360 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$325,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$815
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
8.3
+42%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(693)
Black1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(30)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.9%(15)
Diversity Score17.5%(138)
Diversity Score
17
+294%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.7 min
−48%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.4%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hinsdale County, Colorado?

Hinsdale County, Colorado has about 788 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hinsdale County, Colorado earns about $39,038 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 $325,000, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Hinsdale County, Colorado?

About 43.7% 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 10.2% 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 321 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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

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