Park County, Colorado
Located in Colorado, Park County has a population of 17,907 residents and a median age of 51.2 years, making it the #1,994 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $532,100, and the median household income is $103,670, which is 38% above the national median.
Demographics
Park County has a population of 17,907, making it the #1,994 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.2 years, which is 31.6% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Park County is $103,670, ranking #134 out of 3,222 counties — 38.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.0% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Park County is $532,100 (+88.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,161/mo and the homeownership rate is 86.2%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Park County, 41.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 23.5% above the national average, ranking #236 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Park County is 81.5 years. 12.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
13.8% of adults in Park County smoke , 25.3% are obese , and 23.9% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 21.6 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 42.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 14.9 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
11.0% of children in Park County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 5.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Park County is 79.7%. The mean commute time is 43.7 min, which is 58.5% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Park County voted Republican with a margin of 16.5%. The vote was 40.2% Dem / 56.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +0.5 toward Democrats .
Vote Share Over Time
About Park County, Colorado
Park County, Colorado has a total population of 17,907, making it the 1,994th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Park County is 51.2 years, which is 31.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Park County is $103,670, which ranks #134 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.
The median home value in Park County is $532,100, 88.8% above the national median. Renters in Park County pay a median gross rent of $2,161 per month. The homeownership rate is 86.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Park County, 41.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 43.7 min.
Park County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.6%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
All data for Park 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.