Jackson Lake, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 238, Jackson Lake's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Jackson Lake is a small community located in Colorado, within Morgan County. The total population is 238. It ranks as the 359th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jackson Lake is 60.7 years. This is 61% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. Only 13.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jackson Lake is $46,458. This is 51% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.8%. This is 109% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 29% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $338,100. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Jackson Lake has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.7% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.

Education

7.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 83% 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 77.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Jackson Lake, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.