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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

Total population
17,390
+20%since 2000
from 14,523 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+24%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K9K13K16K19K1990201020202024Park County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,611
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,899 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,042
+52%since 2000
from $25,019 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,400
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,167
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $806 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
13.0% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+43%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score12.7%(1,845)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(14,902)
Black0.5%(89)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(1,235)
Asian0.6%(99)
Other5.1%(879)
Diversity Score30.2%(5,258)
Segregation Score14.7%(2,564)
Diversity Score
30
+138%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.9 min
−1%since 2000
from 38.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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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10 ZIP codes
ZIP 80421ZIP 80440ZIP 80420ZIP 80449ZIP 80827ZIP 80456ZIP 80820ZIP 80432ZIP 80475ZIP 80448
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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