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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Routt County

Colorado · 19,690 residents · 2,362.02 sq mi
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Routt County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,612. Population has grown 40% since 1990. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $246,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

19,690
+40%since 1990
from 14,088 in 1990
1990 – 2025
8 / sq mi
+40%since 1990
from 6 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+8%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$53,612
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,409 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,792
+87%since 1990
from $15,429 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.1%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$246,200
+94%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $96,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$740
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $492 in 1990
US average: $602
69.2%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
30.8% rent
4.6
+50%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(13,903)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(374)
Asian0.3%(36)
Diversity Score9.4%(1,321)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(18,662)
Black0.1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(634)
Asian0.4%(75)
Diversity Score9.1%(1,796)
9
−3%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.5%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 34.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.3%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 91.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.4%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
−28%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Routt County, Colorado?

Routt County, Colorado has about 19,690 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Routt County, Colorado earns about $53,612 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Routt County, Colorado expensive?

In Routt County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $246,200, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Routt County, Colorado?

About 42.5% of adults age 25 and over in Routt County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Routt County, Colorado?

About 6.1% of people in Routt County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Routt County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Routt County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,602 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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