Larimer County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Larimer County is located in Colorado with a total population of 363,561. It is the 7th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Larimer County is 36.6 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Larimer County is $91,364. This is 1% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% higher. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. The median home value is $532,200. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.8x. 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Larimer County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.7%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

51.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% 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 96.6%. Notably, 20.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.