Eagle County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Name: Eagle County, Colorado Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Eagle County, Colorado has a population of 55,135, the 15th most populous county in Colorado. The median household income is $104,096 and the median home value is $839,500. The poverty rate is 8.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Eagle County Quick Facts

Population 55,135

Median Household Income $104,096

Median Home Value $839,500

Poverty Rate 8.7%

Unemployment Rate 4.7%

Median Age 39.7 years

Homeownership Rate 65.9%

Affordability Ratio 8.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 50.9%

High School Graduation 95.1%

Cities/Places 10

Population 55,135 15th of 64

Median Income $104,096 9% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.7%

Unemployment 4.7%

How Eagle County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	55,374	55,135	-0.4%
Median household income	$103,174	$104,096	+0.9%
Median home value	$814,700	$839,500	+3.0%

Median Household Income

Eagle

$104,096

$95,470

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Eagle

$839,500

$539,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.3%

$25K-$50K 11.8%

$50K-$100K 25.4%

$100K+ 52.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

1.7%

$15K-$20K

1.9%

$20K-$25K

2.5%

$25K-$30K

2.7%

$30K-$35K

2.0%

$35K-$40K

2.0%

$40K-$45K

2.0%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

5.5%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

10.4%

$100K-$125K

13.5%

$125K-$150K

5.5%

$150K-$200K

12.8%

$200K+

20.8%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.6%|National: 5.2%

73.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.9%

Renter 34.1%

Affordability Index Very Expensive

8.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $2,019/mo 23.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.4%

18-34

21.6%

35-54

30.4%

55-74

22.4%

75+

5.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 52 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Eagle County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Edwards	10,785	$81,909	12.5%	$937,300
Gypsum	8,941	$115,564	9.6%	$633,000
Eagle	7,442	$110,398	6.8%	$695,100
Avon	5,972	$89,027	12.2%	$548,900
Vail	4,613	$98,893	6.4%	$1,400,700
Basalt	4,335	$105,855	7.3%	$1,180,300
El Jebel	2,941	$103,042	1.5%	$912,200
Dotsero	1,306	$84,439	2.5%	$481,500
Minturn	993	$111,944	10.3%	$1,103,100
Red Cliff	308	$72,125	6.5%	$837,000

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Population Overview

Eagle County is located in Colorado with a total population of 55,135. It is the 15th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Eagle County is 39.7 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Eagle County is $104,096. This is 9% higher than the state median of $95,470. It is also 29% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $839,500. Housing costs are 56% higher than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Eagle County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.4%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

50.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%. Notably, 17.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Eagle County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Colorado and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Eagle County, Colorado?

Eagle County has a population of 55,135, making it the 15th most populous county in Colorado.

What is the median income in Eagle County?

The median household income in Eagle County is $104,096 with a poverty rate of 8.7%.

How many cities are in Eagle County, Colorado?

Eagle County contains 10 Census-designated places.