Boulder County, Colorado

CO · FIPS 08013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 328,961 #223 / 3,222
93th
Median Household Income $103,994 +38.4% #132 / 3,222
96th
Median Age 37.7 years -3.1% #2,630 / 3,222
18th
Median Home Value $756,300 +168.3% #37 / 3,222
99th
Median Gross Rent $1,966 +69.0% #54 / 3,222
98th
Poverty Rate 11.2% -11.4% #1,054 / 3,222
67th

Demographics

Boulder County has a population of 328,961, making it the #223 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

89.9%
Native Born
10.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Boulder County is $103,994, ranking #132 out of 3,222 counties — 38.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.2% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.

Median Household Income
$103,994 +38.4% vs nat'l
Rank #132 of 3,222
96th percentile
Per Capita Income
$62,436 +51.3% vs nat'l
Rank #50 of 3,222
98th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.2% −11.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,054 of 3,222
67th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.8% −9.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,900 of 3,222
41th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
64.2% +90.4% vs nat'l
Rank #12 of 3,222
100th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.8 min −10.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,973 of 3,222
39th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Boulder County is $756,300 (+168.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,966/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.0%.

Median Home Value
$756,300 +168.3% vs nat'l
Rank #37 of 3,222
99th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,966 +69.0% vs nat'l
Rank #54 of 3,222
98th percentile
Homeownership Rate
62.0% −3.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,910 of 3,222
10th percentile
62.0% Homeownership

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Health

95.6% of residents in Boulder County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% above the national rate.

95.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.6% +4.2% vs nat'l
Rank #410 of 3,222
87th percentile

About Boulder County, Colorado

Boulder County, Colorado has a total population of 328,961, making it the 223rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Boulder County is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Boulder County is $103,994, which ranks #132 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.

The median home value in Boulder County is $756,300, 168.3% above the national median. Renters in Boulder County pay a median gross rent of $1,966 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Boulder County, 64.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 90.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.8 min.

Boulder County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.7%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).

All data for Boulder County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.