Grand County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Grand County is located in Colorado with a total population of 15,794. It is the 32nd most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grand County is 45.5 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grand County is $84,558. This is 9% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.0%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $507,200. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 6.0x. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Grand County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.0%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.0%) is well below the state average of 22.2%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

41.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% lower 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 94.4%. Notably, 16.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.