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Moffat County

Colorado · 13,292 residents · 4,743.244 sq mi
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Moffat County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,600. Households here earn about 27% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,292
+1%since 2000
from 13,184 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+9%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Moffat County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,583
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,528 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,059
+57%since 2000
from $18,540 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing11.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$841
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+51%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(11,626)
Black0.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(1,247)
Asian0.3%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.8%(3,007)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(10,313)
Black0.6%(77)
Hispanic / Latino16%(2,124)
Asian0.4%(52)
Other3.7%(489)
Diversity Score43.5%(5,783)
Segregation Score26.6%(3,534)
Diversity Score
44
+91%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moffat County, Colorado?

Moffat County, Colorado has about 13,292 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Moffat County, Colorado earns about $54,583 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 $190,600, and the typical rent is about $841 a month.

How educated are people in Moffat County, Colorado?

About 21.5% 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 17.8% 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 1,935 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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