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Lake County

Colorado · 7,436 residents · 376.919 sq mi
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Lake County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,858. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $258,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,436
−5%since 2000
from 7,812 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+18%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K8K8K1990201020202024Lake County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,858
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,691 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,264
+90%since 2000
from $18,524 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,200
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,086
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
34.4% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+44%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(4,809)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino36.1%(2,823)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.9%(4,598)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(4,293)
Black0.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino35.8%(2,662)
Asian0.8%(63)
Other6.5%(481)
Diversity Score68.2%(5,073)
Segregation Score40.3%(2,998)
Diversity Score
68
+16%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.3%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+17%since 2000
from 30.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.1%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−60.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake County, Colorado?

Lake County, Colorado has about 7,436 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake County, Colorado earns about $65,858 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake County, Colorado expensive?

In Lake County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $258,200, and the typical rent is about $1,086 a month.

How educated are people in Lake County, Colorado?

About 40.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lake County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake County, Colorado?

About 13.5% of people in Lake County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,429 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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