COUNTY · 2020 ACS
Park County
Colorado · 17,390 residents · 2,193.51 sq mi
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Park County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,611. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $367,400. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
202418K
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.7%(635)
5 to 94.6%(797)
10 to 144.8%(831)
15 to 194.5%(785)
20 to 242.9%(499)
25 to 3410.5%(1,827)
35 to 4413%(2,254)
45 to 5414.2%(2,471)
55 to 6420.6%(3,581)
65 to 7415.8%(2,747)
75 to 844.7%(815)
85 and over0.9%(148)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$76,611
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,899 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
Wholesale trade10.3%
Other services9%
Retail trade5.9%
Public administration5.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Construction2.3%
Manufacturing2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Education & health services1.1%
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Section 03
Housing
$367,400
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
4.8
+20%since 2009
from 4.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(13,431)
Black0.5%(67)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(628)
Asian0.4%(60)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(14,902)
Black0.5%(89)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(1,235)
Asian0.6%(99)
Other5.1%(879)
15
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
Mexican4.1%(755)
Puerto Rican1%(181)
Spaniard0.2%(30)
South American0.1%(24)
Colombian0.1%(14)
Central American0%(8)
Ecuadorian0%(6)
Honduran0%(5)
Peruvian0%(4)
Panamanian0%(3)
Cuban0%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Native Hawaiian0.3%(60)
Ancestry
German23.3%(4,276)
English12.6%(2,316)
Irish9.1%(1,677)
Italian7.2%(1,327)
Scottish4.4%(809)
American3.3%(613)
Swedish3%(553)
Norwegian2.6%(468)
Welsh2.4%(435)
Dutch2.3%(427)
French2.1%(385)
British2.1%(381)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Polish1.9%(357)
Hungarian1.4%(260)
Danish1.1%(203)
Finnish0.9%(158)
Russian0.8%(154)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(153)
Greek0.6%(108)
Lithuanian0.5%(96)
Canadian0.5%(90)
Portuguese0.5%(90)
Swiss0.5%(90)
Czech0.5%(89)
French Canadian0.5%(87)
Slovene0.3%(62)
Austrian0.3%(47)
Serbian0.2%(41)
Ukrainian0.2%(31)
Croatian0.1%(20)
Belgian0.1%(18)
Subsaharan African0.1%(17)
Armenian0.1%(11)
Bulgarian0.1%(11)
Romanian0%(7)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
97.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Park County, Colorado?
Park County, Colorado has about 17,390 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Park County, Colorado?
The typical household in Park County, Colorado earns about $76,611 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 $367,400, and the typical rent is about $1,167 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 7.0% 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 10,216 residents, a change of about 142 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024