Routt County, Colorado Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Routt 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 92% of counties in Colorado
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B
Income Around averageWealthier than 84% of counties in Colorado
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A+
Education Top gradeBetter educated than 89% of counties in Colorado
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Routt County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,084 | 5,842,429 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 10.6 | 56.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.57% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.5 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 11,281 | 2,364,171 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Routt County grew by 12.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 25,084 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Routt County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 24.9% of residents. That is 0.7 points above Colorado as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,592 18.3% -4.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,245 24.9% +0.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,110 24.4% +4.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,431 17.7% +2.4 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 47.0% of the people living in Routt County and men 53.0%.
- Women 47.0% Colorado 49.4%
- Men 53.0% Colorado 50.6%
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Economy
Routt County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Routt County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $106,479 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.93% | 5.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Routt County is about 11% higher than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Routt County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $414,583 | $484,034 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,917 | $1,761 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.0% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Routt County is about 18.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,917 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Routt County spend about 31 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 128 hours, about 5.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Routt County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.3 | 22.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 30.6 | 44.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 128 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,954 | $5,694 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 21.3% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,861 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 308 | 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 Routt County is 15 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
Routt County has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Routt County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.6% | 40.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | 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
Routt County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Routt County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.8 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.3% | 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).
Routt County, CO Compared With Nearby Counties
How Routt County, CO compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routt County, CO | 25,084 | $106,479 #2/3 | $414,583 #3/3 | 15.3 min #1/3 |
| Eagle County, CO | 55,135 | $104,738 | $1,803,212 | 20.2 min |
| Summit County, CO | 31,017 | $111,746 | $721,081 | 17.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Routt County, Colorado.
How many people live in Routt County, Colorado?
About 25,084 people live in Routt County, Colorado, in 11,281 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 41.5, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Routt County, Colorado urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Routt County, Colorado has 11 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 12% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Routt County, Colorado?
The median home costs 3.9 times the median household income ($414,583 against $106,479), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,917 a month takes about 22% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Routt County, Colorado?
Unemployment in Routt County, Colorado is only 2.4%, 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 Routt County, Colorado?
46.6% of adults in Routt 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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