Hinsdale County, Colorado Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Hinsdale 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 average
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C
Income Below average
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A
Education Above averageBetter educated than 79% of counties in Colorado
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Hinsdale County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,005 | 5,842,429 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.9 | 56.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.22% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 47.9 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 511 | 2,364,171 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Hinsdale County grew by 81.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 1,005 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Hinsdale County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 34.7% of residents. That is 19.5 points above Colorado as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 112 11.2% -11.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 138 13.7% -10.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 268 26.6% +6.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 349 34.7% +19.5 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 53.5% of the people living in Hinsdale County and men 46.5%.
- Women 53.5% Colorado 49.4%
- Men 46.5% Colorado 50.6%
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Economy
Hinsdale County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Hinsdale County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,741 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.27% | 5.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hinsdale County is about 21% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Hinsdale County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $246,874 | $484,034 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,170 | $1,761 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.1% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Hinsdale County is about 17.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,170 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hinsdale County spend about 13 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 55 hours, about 2.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hinsdale County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 6.6 | 22.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 13.2 | 44.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 55 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $1,700 | $5,694 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 30.5% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 371 | 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 Hinsdale County is 7 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
Hinsdale County has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Hinsdale County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.3% | 40.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.96 | 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
Hinsdale County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Hinsdale County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.8% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.9% | 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).
Hinsdale County, CO Compared With Nearby Counties
How Hinsdale County, CO compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale County, CO | 1,005 | $75,741 #2/2 | $246,874 #2/2 | 6.6 min #1/2 |
| La Plata County, CO | 56,331 | $85,775 | $636,797 | 18.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hinsdale County, Colorado.
How many people live in Hinsdale County, Colorado?
About 1,005 people live in Hinsdale County, Colorado, in 511 households of 2.0 people on average. The median age is 47.9, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 11 years.
Is Hinsdale County, Colorado mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Hinsdale County, Colorado has 1 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 1% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Hinsdale County, Colorado an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.3 times the median household income ($246,874 against $75,741), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,170 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Hinsdale County, Colorado?
Unemployment in Hinsdale County, Colorado is only 1.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Hinsdale County, Colorado?
43.3% of adults in Hinsdale 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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