Boulder, CO Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Boulder | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 94,997 | 5,847,426 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3401.4 | 56.2 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.22% | 1.14% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 25.8 | 35.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 37,852 | 2,319,504 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Boulder grew by 4.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 92,494 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Boulder has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Boulder | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,352 | $93,055 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.12% | 5.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Boulder is about 14% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Boulder | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $658,339 | $480,058 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,892 | $1,692 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 45.3% | 66.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Boulder is about 29.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,892 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Boulder spend about 32 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 135 hours, about 5.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Boulder | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.2 | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 32.5 | 44.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 135 | 185 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,197 | $5,727 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 30.7% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 14,445 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,704 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Boulder is 16 minutes, shorter 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
Boulder has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Boulder | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.7% | 40.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Boulder has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Boulder | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 7.8% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.8% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Boulder, Colorado.
What is the population of Boulder, Colorado?
The population of Boulder, Colorado is 94,997, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Boulder, Colorado?
The population density of Boulder, Colorado is 3401.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Boulder, Colorado?
The median household income in Boulder, Colorado is $80,352, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Boulder, Colorado?
The median home price in Boulder, Colorado is $658,339, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Boulder, Colorado?
The unemployment rate in Boulder, Colorado is 6.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.