Lake County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08065 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,380 | — | #2,709 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $96,575 | +28.5% | #204 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.3 years | -4.1% | #2,698 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $466,100 | +65.3% | #169 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,397 | +20.1% | #319 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | -37.2% | #349 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lake County has a population of 7,380, making it the #2,709 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Lake County is $96,575, ranking #204 out of 3,222 counties — 28.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.9% and unemployment stands at 2.2%.
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The median home value in Lake County is $466,100 (+65.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,397/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.6%.
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86.3% of residents in Lake County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.8% below the national rate.
About Lake County, Colorado
Lake County, Colorado has a total population of 7,380, making it the 2,709th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lake County is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lake County is $96,575, which ranks #204 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2%.
The median home value in Lake County is $466,100, 65.3% above the national median. Renters in Lake County pay a median gross rent of $1,397 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lake County, 49.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.6 min.
Lake County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (32.8%) and Two or More Races (7.7%).
All data for Lake 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.