Eagle County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Eagle County is located in Colorado with a total population of 55,374. It is the 15th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Eagle County is 39.3 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Eagle County is $103,174. This is 12% higher than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $814,700. Housing costs are 62% higher than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.9x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Eagle County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.2%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

50.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.2%. Notably, 16.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.