2023 ACS Census Data · Population 17,119
Pitkin County is a small county in Colorado with a population of 17,119. The median household income is $100,318, 54% above the national average. The poverty rate is 7.2%, median home value is $1,131,200, and 64.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 165% above the national average.
Population
17,119
2023 estimate
Rank #2028 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$100,318
Household
Rank #148 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$1,131,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #7 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
64.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #10 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
10.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
14.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
34% above Colorado avg·54% above national avg
Poverty Rate
41% above Colorado avg·52% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
13% above Colorado avg·20% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$105,096
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
7.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
69.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
184% above Colorado avg·441% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
50% above Colorado avg·103% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
6% below Colorado avg·7% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
25% below Colorado avg·53% below national avg
Housing Units
13,350
Households
9,031
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
1.9
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,909
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
92.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
77% above Colorado avg·165% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% above Colorado avg·10% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
5.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.8%
Powered by Cambium AI
Run custom audience analysis, segment the population, and chat with personas. All in one platform.