Boulder County, CO Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Boulder County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 324,840 | 5,847,426 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 439.0 | 56.2 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.64% | 1.14% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.2 | 35.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 135,230 | 2,319,504 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Boulder County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Boulder County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,231 | $93,055 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.24% | 5.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Boulder County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $663,487 | $480,058 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,892 | $1,692 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.5% | 66.3% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Boulder County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 20.2 | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 27.9% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Boulder County has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Boulder County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.5% | 40.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Boulder County has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Boulder County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.6 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.5% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.5% | 16.1% | 19.0% |