Pitkin County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08097 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,985 | — | #2,037 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $102,645 | +36.6% | #149 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.2 years | +21.3% | #442 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $1.1M | +304.1% | #8 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,004 | +72.3% | #45 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | -38.1% | #337 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pitkin County has a population of 16,985, making it the #2,037 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pitkin County is $102,645, ranking #149 out of 3,222 counties — 36.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.8% and unemployment stands at 2.5%.
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The median home value in Pitkin County is $1.1M (+304.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,004/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.8%.
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95.0% of residents in Pitkin County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Pitkin County, Colorado
Pitkin County, Colorado has a total population of 16,985, making it the 2,037th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pitkin County is 47.2 years, which is 21.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pitkin County is $102,645, which ranks #149 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 36.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.
The median home value in Pitkin County is $1.1M, 304.1% above the national median. Renters in Pitkin County pay a median gross rent of $2,004 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pitkin County, 62.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 86.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.2 min.
Pitkin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.4%) and Two or More Races (5.4%).
All data for Pitkin 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.