Boulder Metro
Boulder is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,861. Population has grown 29% since 1990. 52% 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 $231,000.
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How many people live in Boulder, CO?
Boulder, CO has about 291,288 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Boulder, CO?
The typical household in Boulder, CO earns about $55,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Boulder, CO expensive?
In Boulder, CO, the median home is worth about $231,000, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.
How educated are people in Boulder, CO?
About 52.4% of adults age 25 and over in Boulder, CO hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Boulder, CO?
About 9.5% of people in Boulder, CO live below the federal poverty line.
Has Boulder, CO grown since 1990?
Yes, Boulder, CO has grown since 1990. The population has added about 65,949 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024