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Edwards Micro

Edwards, CO · 1 counties · 52,197 residents · 1,684.47 sq mi
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Edwards is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,337. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 46% 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 $530,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,197
+25%since 2000
from 41,659 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.0
+9%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K29K39K49K59K1990201020202024Edwards
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,337
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,682 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,753
+15%since 2000
from $32,011 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$530,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,225
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,007 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
35.8% rent
Vacancy rate
39.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.4
+55%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(35,105)
Black0.5%(243)
Hispanic / Latino30.1%(15,689)
Asian1%(517)
Other1.4%(754)
Diversity Score57.4%(29,969)
Diversity Score
57
+22%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.7%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
46.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
19.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.8%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

EdwardsCENTRAL10,785
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1 component county

Eagle CountyCENTRAL54,291
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edwards, CO?

Edwards, CO has about 52,197 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edwards, CO?

The typical household in Edwards, CO earns about $71,337 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 $530,900, and the typical rent is about $1,225 a month.

How educated are people in Edwards, CO?

About 45.9% 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 9.4% 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 30,269 residents, a change of about 138 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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