CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5
Colorado · Pitkin County · 2,560 residents · 458.89 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 5 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,581. Population has fallen 20% since 2020, a loss of 634 residents. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $2,048 per month, above the US median of $1,442.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,560
−20%since 2020
from 3,194 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6 / sq mi
−20%since 2020
from 7 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+3%since 2020
from 35.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$113,581
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $85,179 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$122,141
+185%since 2020
from $42,841 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.695
+67%since 2020
from 0.416 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
Arts, entertainment, food7.7%
Other services7.2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Finance & insurance2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
Public administration0.9%
Education & health services0.9%
Retail trade0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$2,048
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,489 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.2%
+37.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(2,706)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(216)
Asian0.9%(30)
Other7.6%(242)
Diversity Score34%(1,085)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(2,128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(202)
Asian2.1%(53)
Other6.9%(177)
Diversity Score37.2%(952)
Diversity Score
37
+9%since 2020
from 34 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
58.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 99.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.0 min
−2%since 2020
from 17.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
18.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Female
43.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Foreign born
10.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,560 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $113,581 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $2,048 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 58.1% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 8.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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