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Summit County

Colorado · 27,994 residents · 608.328 sq mi
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Summit County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,750. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $465,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,994
+19%since 2000
from 23,548 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
46 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+18%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K17K22K27K33K1990201020202024Summit County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,750
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,587 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,770
+25%since 2000
from $28,676 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 7%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$465,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $268,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,165
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $874 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
35.6% rent
Vacancy rate
63.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.8
+43%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(20,411)
Black0.7%(157)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(2,306)
Asian0.9%(201)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.9%(6,107)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(23,158)
Black0.7%(208)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(3,989)
Asian1%(269)
Other1.6%(453)
Diversity Score37.4%(10,467)
Diversity Score
37
+44%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+39%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.1%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Female
44.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−51.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Summit County to nearby counties

SUMMIT COUNTY VS
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Income$94,577+38%
Home value$608,500+31%
Population8,994−71%
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SUMMIT COUNTY VS
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Income$104,096+51%
Home value$839,500+80%
Population54,291+72%
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SUMMIT COUNTY VS
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Income$96,575+40%
Home value$466,100same
Population7,552−76%
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SUMMIT COUNTY VS
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Income$88,612+29%
Home value$601,500+29%
Population16,496−48%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summit County, Colorado?

Summit County, Colorado has about 27,994 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Summit County, Colorado earns about $68,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summit County, Colorado expensive?

In Summit County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $465,700, and the typical rent is about $1,165 a month.

How educated are people in Summit County, Colorado?

About 49.9% of adults age 25 and over in Summit County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summit County, Colorado?

About 7.3% of people in Summit County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Summit County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Summit County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,113 residents, a change of about 117 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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