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Pitkin County

Colorado · 17,358 residents · 970.701 sq mi
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Pitkin County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,455. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $599,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,358
+17%since 2000
from 14,872 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+12%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K15K17K18K1990201020202024Pitkin County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,455
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,261
+50%since 2000
from $40,811 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$599,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,598
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $947 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
39.9% rent
Afford Score
7.3
−13%since 2000
from 8.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score18.9%(2,807)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(14,433)
Black0.5%(94)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(1,892)
Asian1.6%(280)
Other2.5%(439)
Diversity Score34.7%(6,024)
Segregation Score22.8%(3,949)
Diversity Score
35
+84%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 75.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.2%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pitkin County, Colorado?

Pitkin County, Colorado has about 17,358 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pitkin County, Colorado earns about $82,455 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 $599,000, and the typical rent is about $1,598 a month.

How educated are people in Pitkin County, Colorado?

About 61.2% 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 5.7% 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 4,697 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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7 ZIP codes
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