Eagle County, Colorado Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Eagle County, CO Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above averageHealthier than 89% of counties in Colorado
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A
Income Above averageWealthier than 92% of counties in Colorado
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A
Education Above averageBetter educated than 71% of counties in Colorado
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Eagle County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,135 | 5,842,429 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 32.6 | 56.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.52% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.3 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 22,055 | 2,364,171 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Eagle County grew by 8.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 55,135 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Eagle County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 27.4% of residents. That is 3.2 points above Colorado as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 11,284 20.5% -2.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 15,124 27.4% +3.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 12,148 22.0% +2.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 7,331 13.3% -1.9 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 45.9% of the people living in Eagle County and men 54.1%.
- Women 45.9% Colorado 49.4%
- Men 54.1% Colorado 50.6%
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Economy
Eagle County has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Eagle County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $104,738 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.46% | 5.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Eagle County is about 9% higher than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Eagle County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,803,212 | $484,034 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,019 | $1,761 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.9% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Eagle County is about 74.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,019 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Eagle County spend about 40 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 169 hours, about 7.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Eagle County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.2 | 22.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.5 | 44.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 169 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,231 | $5,694 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 12.6% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,531 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 615 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Colorado:
Hinsdale County (6.6 min), Prowers County (7.6 min), Cheyenne County (7.7 min).
Slowest:
Park County (42.5 min), Elbert County (41.5 min), Teller County (31.3 min).
The average commute time in Eagle County is 20 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
Eagle County has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Eagle County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.9% | 40.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Colorado:
Boulder County (0.5), Douglas County (0.4), Broomfield County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crowley County (0.2), Bent County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2).
Health
Eagle County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Eagle County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.4 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.0% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.4% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Colorado:
Douglas County (0.9), Boulder County (0.8), Broomfield County (0.8).
Lowest:
Costilla County (0.8), Otero County (0.8), Bent County (0.8).
Eagle County, CO Compared With Nearby Counties
How Eagle County, CO compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle County, CO | 55,135 | $104,738 #3/3 | $1,803,212 #1/3 | 20.2 min #3/3 |
| Summit County, CO | 31,017 | $111,746 | $721,081 | 17.4 min |
| Routt County, CO | 25,084 | $106,479 | $414,583 | 15.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Eagle County, Colorado.
How many people live in Eagle County, Colorado?
About 55,135 people live in Eagle County, Colorado, in 22,055 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 38.3, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Eagle County, Colorado?
Averaged over its land area, Eagle County, Colorado has 33 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 38% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Eagle County, Colorado?
The median home costs 17.2 times the median household income ($1,803,212 against $104,738), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,019 a month takes about 23% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Eagle County, Colorado?
47.9% of adults in Eagle County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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