Grand County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Name: Grand County, Colorado Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Grand County, Colorado has a population of 15,895, the 32nd most populous county in Colorado. The median household income is $88,612 and the median home value is $601,500. The poverty rate is 7.6%.

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

Grand County Quick Facts

Population 15,895

Median Household Income $88,612

Median Home Value $601,500

Poverty Rate 7.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 45.4 years

Homeownership Rate 73.4%

Affordability Ratio 6.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 42.7%

High School Graduation 95.7%

Cities/Places 8

Population 15,895 32nd of 64

Median Income $88,612 7% lower than state

Poverty Rate 7.6%

Unemployment 4.1%

How Grand 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	15,794	15,895	+0.6%
Median household income	$84,558	$88,612	+4.8%
Median home value	$507,200	$601,500	+18.6%

Median Household Income

Grand

$88,612

$95,470

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Grand

$601,500

$539,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 8.6%

$25K-$50K 19.0%

$50K-$100K 27.7%

$100K+ 44.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.6%

$10K-$15K

2.3%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

1.4%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

1.4%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

7.4%

$45K-$50K

2.5%

$50K-$60K

5.3%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

12.9%

$100K-$125K

10.5%

$125K-$150K

9.2%

$150K-$200K

14.3%

$200K+

10.8%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.6%|National: 5.2%

70.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.4%

Renter 26.6%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,493/mo 20.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.0%

18-34

20.1%

35-54

26.6%

55-74

30.9%

75+

6.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 52 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Grand County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Granby	2,270	$72,926	4.7%	$567,100
Kremmling	1,807	$77,407	15.4%	$376,400
Fraser	1,405	$89,980	9.4%	$600,800
Hot Sulphur Springs	1,108	$106,600	5.1%	$389,900
Winter Park	844	$68,828	2.4%	$775,300
Tabernash	466	$111,198	15.2%	$1,350,000
Grand Lake	333	$103,750	4.8%	$542,700
Parshall	25	N/A	100.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Grand County is located in Colorado with a total population of 15,895. It is the 32nd most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grand County is 45.4 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grand County is $88,612. This is 7% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 10% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $601,500. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Grand County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.2%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.2%) is well below the state average of 22.5%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

42.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% lower 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 95.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Grand 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 Grand County, Colorado?

Grand County has a population of 15,895, making it the 32nd most populous county in Colorado.

What is the median income in Grand County?

The median household income in Grand County is $88,612 with a poverty rate of 7.6%.

How many cities are in Grand County, Colorado?

Grand County contains 8 Census-designated places.