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Pitkin County

Colorado · 16,625 residents (2025 est.) · 970.701 sq mi
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#8Most expensive homesof 3,139$1,139,100#13Most educatedof 3,14462.8%#45Highest median rentof 3,137$2,004#149Highest median household incomeof 3,143$102,645
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Pitkin County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,645. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,139,100. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 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 47.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,985
+14%since 2000
from 14,872 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
+11%since 2009
from 16 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
+23%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:16,625 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K15K17K18K1990201020202024Pitkin County
202417K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.9%(498)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.6%(438)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.3%(894)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.1%(693)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.9%(660)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.1%(2,559)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.1%(2,394)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.3%(2,426)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415%(2,548)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.8%(2,350)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.9%(1,167)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(358)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,645
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$105,496
+158%since 2000
from $40,811 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.3%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.592
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.591 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,139,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,004
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $947 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
37.2% rent
Vacancy rate
31.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.1
−4%since 2009
from 11.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
46
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(13,479)
Black0.4%(55)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(973)
Asian1.1%(161)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(13,631)
Black0.4%(66)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(1,935)
Asian2%(341)
Other6%(1,012)
Diversity Score
42
+62%since 2009
from 26 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
10
−57%since 2020
from 23 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
Mexican4.7%(794)
Argentine2.4%(402)
Guatemalan1.4%(236)
Salvadoran0.8%(130)
Chilean0.5%(80)
Peruvian0.4%(63)
Spaniard0.2%(40)
Puerto Rican0.2%(32)
Colombian0.2%(31)
Dominican0.1%(22)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Cuban0%(4)
Asian origin
Chinese0.7%(112)
Indonesian0.5%(79)
Thai0.4%(64)
Korean0.3%(44)
Nepalese0.1%(23)
Filipino0.1%(13)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German17.4%(2,958)
English15.7%(2,668)
Irish13.7%(2,329)
Italian8.5%(1,446)
Scottish4.5%(771)
American3.4%(571)
Swedish3.2%(546)
Polish2.7%(454)
French2.4%(416)
Dutch2.4%(412)
Norwegian1.9%(329)
Scotch-Irish1.9%(319)
+ 31 more ancestry groups with data
Russian1.9%(316)
Ukrainian1.2%(207)
Hungarian1.1%(186)
Swiss0.9%(148)
Austrian0.8%(139)
Welsh0.8%(139)
Czech0.7%(126)
Arab0.7%(115)
Brazilian0.6%(102)
British0.6%(99)
Greek0.5%(85)
Lebanese0.5%(84)
Iranian0.3%(57)
Danish0.3%(50)
Macedonian0.2%(41)
Lithuanian0.2%(32)
Canadian0.2%(30)
Romanian0.2%(28)
Australian0.2%(27)
Slovene0.2%(27)
Belgian0.2%(26)
Israeli0.2%(26)
Armenian0.1%(13)
Portuguese0.1%(12)
Ethiopian0.1%(11)
Latvian0.1%(9)
Slovak0%(8)
Serbian0%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.6%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2017
from 88.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 84.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 9.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married35.7%(2,753)
Married51.7%(3,983)
Widowed2.1%(160)
Divorced10.6%(814)
Women 15+
Never married23.3%(1,734)
Married58.5%(4,354)
Widowed5.2%(387)
Divorced13%(970)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pitkin County, Colorado?

Pitkin County, Colorado has about 16,985 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pitkin County, Colorado earns about $102,645 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pitkin County, Colorado expensive?

In Pitkin County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $1,139,100, and the typical rent is about $2,004 a month.

How educated are people in Pitkin County, Colorado?

About 62.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pitkin County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pitkin County, Colorado?

About 7.8% of people in Pitkin County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pitkin County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Pitkin County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,324 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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