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Park County

Colorado · 18,314 residents (2025 est.) · 2,193.51 sq mi
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#24Highest median rentof 3,137$2,161#37Lowest poverty rateof 3,1445.0%#51Most work-from-homeof 3,14424.4%#78Highest homeownership rateof 3,14486.2%
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Park County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,670. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $532,100. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,907
+23%since 2000
from 14,523 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+7%since 2009
from 8 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
+28%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:18,314 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K9K13K16K19K1990201020202024Park County
202418K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.3%(593)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.3%(416)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(1,016)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193%(541)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.6%(642)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.7%(1,730)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.8%(2,649)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.3%(2,562)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.5%(3,496)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7417.6%(3,149)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.6%(998)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.6%(115)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,670
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,899 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,157
+156%since 2000
from $25,019 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.4%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+27%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$532,100
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,161
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $806 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
36.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+28%since 2009
from 4.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
82
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Park County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(13,431)
Black0.5%(67)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(628)
Asian0.4%(60)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(15,279)
Black0.9%(168)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(1,366)
Asian1.1%(200)
Other5%(894)
Diversity Score
33
+60%since 2009
from 21 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
13
−10%since 2020
from 15 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
Mexican4%(713)
Puerto Rican0.7%(120)
Cuban0.4%(72)
Spaniard0.4%(72)
Argentine0.3%(45)
Colombian0.1%(9)
Asian origin
Korean0.6%(106)
Filipino0.4%(66)
Chinese0.2%(28)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German22.5%(4,027)
English18%(3,223)
Irish14.1%(2,529)
Italian6.1%(1,091)
French5.2%(933)
Polish4.1%(743)
American4%(725)
Norwegian3.9%(700)
Scottish3.7%(658)
Dutch1.8%(328)
Swedish1.8%(323)
British1.4%(252)
+ 27 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish1.3%(226)
Welsh1.2%(222)
Czech1.2%(208)
Russian1.1%(196)
Swiss1.1%(192)
Greek1%(185)
Danish0.6%(111)
Lithuanian0.6%(109)
Portuguese0.6%(109)
Croatian0.4%(78)
Australian0.3%(58)
Canadian0.3%(55)
Ukrainian0.3%(54)
Finnish0.3%(46)
Hungarian0.2%(35)
Serbian0.2%(28)
Slovak0.1%(25)
Arab0.1%(23)
Austrian0.1%(23)
Romanian0.1%(20)
Brazilian0.1%(17)
West Indian0.1%(16)
Jamaican0.1%(16)
Slovene0.1%(14)
Macedonian0.1%(13)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.0 min
+2%since 2000
from 38.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.2%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
47.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 8.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2017
from 82.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.5%(1,633)
Married67.2%(5,621)
Widowed2.8%(233)
Divorced10.5%(875)
Women 15+
Never married11.9%(895)
Married76.2%(5,727)
Widowed6.6%(500)
Divorced5.3%(398)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Park County, Colorado?

Park County, Colorado has about 17,907 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Park County, Colorado earns about $103,670 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Park County, Colorado expensive?

In Park County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $532,100, and the typical rent is about $2,161 a month.

How educated are people in Park County, Colorado?

About 41.6% of adults age 25 and over in Park County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Park County, Colorado?

About 5.0% of people in Park County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Park County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Park County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,733 residents, a change of about 150 percent over that period.

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

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