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Edwards, CO · 1 counties · 54,291 residents (2025 est.) · 1,684.47 sq mi
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#15Most expensive homesof 925$839,500#15Highest median rentof 925$2,019#22Highest median household incomeof 925$104,096#24Most educatedof 92550.9%
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Edwards is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,096. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 51% 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 $839,500. It ranks in the top 1% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,135
+32%since 2000
from 41,659 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+27%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:54,291 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
19K29K39K49K59K1990201020202024Edwards
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,096
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,682 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,205
+94%since 2000
from $32,011 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
+6%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$839,500
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,019
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,007 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
35.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.1
+68%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(30,892)
Black0.2%(104)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(9,682)
Asian0.8%(337)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.1%(19,627)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(34,307)
Black0.6%(356)
Hispanic / Latino30.4%(16,757)
Asian1.5%(828)
Other5.2%(2,887)
Diversity Score64.7%(35,661)
Segregation Score28.3%(15,582)
Diversity Score
65
+37%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
−6%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 82.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.2%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
47.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
16.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−49.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 4.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2017
from 87.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 71.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 24.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

EdwardsCENTRAL10,785
What's inside

1 component county

Eagle CountyCENTRAL54,291
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edwards, CO?

Edwards, CO has about 55,135 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edwards, CO?

The typical household in Edwards, CO earns about $104,096 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edwards, CO expensive?

In Edwards, CO, the median home is worth about $839,500, and the typical rent is about $2,019 a month.

How educated are people in Edwards, CO?

About 50.9% of adults age 25 and over in Edwards, CO hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edwards, CO?

About 8.7% of people in Edwards, CO live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edwards, CO grown since 1990?

Yes, Edwards, CO has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33,207 residents, a change of about 151 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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