Lake County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lake County is located in Colorado with a total population of 7,411. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lake County is 36.9 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lake County is $93,655. This is 1% higher than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.2%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $401,300. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 76.0% 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 Lake County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 35.2%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (35.2% vs 22.2%). The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

46.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% higher 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 91.9%. Notably, 19.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.