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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Larimer County

Colorado · 251,494 residents · 2,595.747 sq mi
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Larimer County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,655. Population has grown 35% since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $168,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

251,494
+35%since 1990
from 186,136 in 1990
1990 – 2025
97 / sq mi
+35%since 1990
from 72 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.2
+6%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
168K222K277K331K385K1990201020202024Larimer County
2024367K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,655
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,686 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,689
+70%since 1990
from $13,968 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.2%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$168,200
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $84,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$678
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $420 in 1990
US average: $602
67.7%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
32.3% rent
3.5
+22%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(176,283)
Black0.6%(1,058)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(11,971)
Asian1.5%(2,737)
Diversity Score25.4%(47,321)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(220,159)
Black0.6%(1,511)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(20,811)
Asian1.5%(3,840)
Diversity Score24.2%(60,900)
24
−5%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.5%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 32.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.3%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 88.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.4%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−26%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Larimer County, Colorado?

Larimer County, Colorado has about 251,494 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Larimer County, Colorado earns about $48,655 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Larimer County, Colorado expensive?

In Larimer County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $168,200, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Larimer County, Colorado?

About 39.5% of adults age 25 and over in Larimer County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Larimer County, Colorado?

About 9.2% of people in Larimer County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Larimer County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Larimer County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 65,358 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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