CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2010 ACS

Park County

Colorado · 16,206 residents · 2,193.51 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Denver metro area
Compare
The short version

Park County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,098. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $245,800. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,206
+12%since 2000
from 14,523 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.9
+17%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K9K13K16K19K1990201020202024Park County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,098
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,899 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,663
+27%since 2000
from $25,019 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,206
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $806 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−22.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
48.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+14%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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%
Diversity Score12.7%(1,845)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(14,842)
Black0.4%(69)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(783)
Asian0.6%(99)
Other2%(318)
Diversity Score18.6%(3,010)
Diversity Score
19
+46%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.1 min
+7%since 2000
from 38.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.1%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Park County

Pitkin County
Pop 16,625
Routt County
Pop 25,329
Grand County
Pop 16,496
Teton County
Pop 13,254
Places similar to Park County
Head to head

Compare Park County to nearby counties

PARK COUNTY VS
Teller County
Income$85,361+33%
Home value$479,900+95%
Population24,756+35%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PARK COUNTY VS
Lake County
Income$96,575+51%
Home value$466,100+90%
Population7,552−59%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PARK COUNTY VS
Clear Creek County
Income$94,577+48%
Home value$608,500+148%
Population8,994−51%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PARK COUNTY VS
Jefferson County
Income$110,656+73%
Home value$637,600+159%
Population580,451+3069%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Park County, Colorado?

Park County, Colorado has about 16,206 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Park County, Colorado earns about $64,098 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 $245,800, and the typical rent is about $1,206 a month.

How educated are people in Park County, Colorado?

About 32.6% 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 6.2% 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 9,032 residents, a change of about 126 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

6 census tracts
Census Tract 1.02Census Tract 2Census Tract 3Census Tract 5Census Tract 4Census Tract 1.01
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 80421ZIP 80440ZIP 80420ZIP 80449ZIP 80827ZIP 80456ZIP 80820ZIP 80432ZIP 80475ZIP 80448
Up the hierarchy
All counties in Colorado
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

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

How we source and harmonize this data →