Hinsdale County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hinsdale County is located in Colorado with a total population of 1,005. It is the 62nd most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hinsdale County is 48.5 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hinsdale County is $75,972. This is 20% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.1%. This is 57% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Hinsdale County, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $437,900. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.8x. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hinsdale County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.

Education

47.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 15.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hinsdale 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.