Black Forest, Colorado Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Black Forest, CO Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Black Forest | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,870 | 5,842,429 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 207.3 | 56.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.97% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.3 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 7,356 | 2,364,171 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Black Forest grew by 39.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 20,870 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Black Forest is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 27.4% of residents. That is 7.6 points above Colorado as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,646 17.5% -5.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 3,849 18.4% -5.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,708 27.4% +7.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,753 18.0% +2.8 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Colorado, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.2% of the people living in Black Forest and men 49.8%.
- Women 50.2% Colorado 49.4%
- Men 49.8% Colorado 50.6%
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Economy
Black Forest has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Black Forest | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $146,894 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.85% | 5.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Black Forest is about 53% higher than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Black Forest | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $370,907 | $484,034 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,942 | $1,761 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 94.2% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Black Forest is about 15.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,942 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Black Forest spend about 53 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 219 hours, about 9.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Black Forest | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.3 | 22.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.6 | 44.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 219 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,792 | $5,694 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 24.9% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 15,116 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,687 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Black Forest is 26 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Black Forest has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Black Forest | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.6% | 40.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.83 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Health
Black Forest has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Black Forest | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.3 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.5% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.1% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Black Forest, Colorado.
How big is Black Forest, Colorado by population?
About 20,870 people live in Black Forest, Colorado, in 7,356 households of 2.8 people on average. The median age is 41.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Black Forest, Colorado urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Black Forest, Colorado has 207 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 2.4 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Black Forest, Colorado?
The median home costs 2.5 times the median household income ($370,907 against $146,894), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,942 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Black Forest, Colorado?
Unemployment in Black Forest, Colorado is only 4.1%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Black Forest, Colorado?
51.6% of adults in Black Forest, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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