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Moffat County

Colorado · 13,122 residents (2025 est.) · 4,743.244 sq mi
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Moffat County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,849. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $289,500. It sits in the top 10% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,207
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13,184 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 3 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+13%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,122 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Moffat County
202413K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.4%(711)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.4%(843)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148%(1,063)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.4%(848)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.5%(593)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414%(1,855)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.1%(1,736)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.5%(1,515)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414%(1,849)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.6%(1,401)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845%(666)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1%(127)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,849
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,528 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,967
+94%since 2000
from $18,540 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
+2%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing6.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,500
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,039
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+28%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Moffat County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(11,626)
Black0.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(1,247)
Asian0.3%(42)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(10,098)
Black0%(6)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(2,218)
Asian0.5%(67)
Other6.2%(818)
Diversity Score
48
+29%since 2009
from 37 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
24
−10%since 2020
from 27 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11.6%(1,526)
Spaniard0.8%(100)
Peruvian0.3%(39)
Puerto Rican0.2%(20)
Asian origin
Japanese0.2%(33)
Vietnamese0.2%(25)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German19.1%(2,529)
Irish14.2%(1,871)
English12.7%(1,671)
American6%(787)
Italian4.1%(542)
Scottish3.2%(421)
Norwegian2.4%(322)
French2.4%(313)
Dutch1.8%(244)
Swedish1.8%(237)
Polish1.6%(210)
Swiss1.5%(203)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish1.2%(152)
Welsh0.9%(123)
Hungarian0.9%(118)
Russian0.9%(117)
Danish0.8%(107)
Belgian0.8%(104)
Greek0.8%(104)
British0.7%(94)
Austrian0.5%(63)
Slovak0.2%(29)
Ukrainian0.2%(24)
Arab0.2%(22)
Lebanese0.2%(22)
Czech0.1%(19)
Finnish0.1%(11)
Canadian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+4%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2017
from 76.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 89.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 8.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.6%(1,549)
Married56.6%(3,065)
Widowed2.1%(111)
Divorced12.7%(686)
Women 15+
Never married18.7%(969)
Married55.8%(2,890)
Widowed9.8%(506)
Divorced15.7%(814)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moffat County, Colorado?

Moffat County, Colorado has about 13,207 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Moffat County, Colorado earns about $73,849 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moffat County, Colorado expensive?

In Moffat County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $289,500, and the typical rent is about $1,039 a month.

How educated are people in Moffat County, Colorado?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Moffat County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moffat County, Colorado?

About 8.4% of people in Moffat County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moffat County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Moffat County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,850 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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