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Larimer County

Colorado · 359,066 residents · 2,595.747 sq mi
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Larimer County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,366. Population has grown 43% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $390,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
359,066
+43%since 2000
from 251,494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
138 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+13%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
168K222K277K331K385K1990201020202024Larimer County
2024367K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,366
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,655 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,142
+61%since 2000
from $23,689 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$390,600
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,340
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $678 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
36.2% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+48%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(220,159)
Black0.6%(1,511)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(20,811)
Asian1.5%(3,840)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.2%(60,900)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(282,581)
Black1%(3,448)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(44,662)
Asian2.3%(8,365)
Other3.2%(11,637)
Diversity Score41.6%(149,342)
Segregation Score21.7%(78,061)
Diversity Score
42
+72%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.2%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Larimer County, Colorado?

Larimer County, Colorado has about 359,066 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Larimer County, Colorado earns about $76,366 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 $390,600, and the typical rent is about $1,340 a month.

How educated are people in Larimer County, Colorado?

About 47.7% 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 11.1% 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 172,930 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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